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Walking With, Not Ahead
Alumnus Pedro Rios ‘95 has built his life’s work around a simple yet transformative mantra: accompaniment over empowerment. As director of the American Friends Service Committee’s U.S.-Mexico Border Program for over two decades, Rios rejects the notion that immigrant advocacy is about granting power to others. Instead of walking ahead of those he helps, he follows alongside them.
A Look Inside the Honors Program: USD Welcomes New Director Jonathan Bowman
The Honors Program at the University of San Diego fosters creativity and collaboration among students, pushing them further in both their academic and…
From Paris to San Diego: Dual Degree Student Lucie Le Bitter '26 Builds Her Future
As a girl growing up in a small commune just 11 miles outside of Paris, Lucie Le Bitter decided that one day she would trade her rainy suburban street…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: How Fruit Flies Can Help Us Better Understand Alzheimer’s
Adam Haberman, PhD, has a personal connection to his work. He’d always studied cell biology and the health of neurons, but once his father was d…
The Last Chapter Mindset: One Veteran's Guide to a Life Well-Lived
Jesse Tobey ’21 (MBA) lives with a “last chapter” motto, driving his life with a clear end goal: being financially secure, healthy, …
U.S. Navy Veteran Fulfills Promise by Pursuing Business Degree
Jack Atkinson cherishes the memory of the afternoon in 2020 when he first drove onto the University of San Diego campus with his mother. They walked a…
Veterans Helping Veterans at USD's Veterans Legal Clinic
After spending four and a half years in the Navy, Otto Lange was looking for a new opportunity. He was looking for something that would bring fulfillm…
Center Staging Connection: A Cross-Disciplinary Exploration of Philoctetes and Political Reconciliation
Can you work with those who have deeply harmed you for the greater good? The faculty and students of the Tragedy of Democracy and the Politics of Com…
Watch: USD News Minute for November 10
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USD Faculty Light the Way Forward: Sarah Federman
University of San Diego faculty light the way forward through teaching, research, and scholarship. Sarah Federman, professor of conflict resolution at…
“Care for Your Hair and Your Mind” Event Blends Self-Care and Mental Health
Looking good and feeling even better. That was the atmosphere at the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion's third “Care for Your Hair and Yo…
Professor Roy L. Brooks Celebrated, Honored for His Commitment to Students
“The best part of my experience at USD can be summed up in one word: students,” said Roy L. Brooks, Warren Distinguished Professor of Law,…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for October 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of October 2025.…
At the Edge of It All Podcast - The Athletics Edge: How Name, Image and Likeness is Shaping College Sports
In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Lauren Kirby, Director of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of San Diego, shares her journey…
Lessons We Don’t Expect to Teach: Dr. Greg Prieto on Mortality and Meaning in the Classroom
This week, the College of Arts and Sciences and the entire USD community will remember Dr. Greg Prieto, professor of sociology, who died in October af…
Watch: USD News Minute for Nov. 3
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The Betwixt and the Between: Caroline Baillie's Journey Across the Interfaces of Materials, Justice and Education
In Fall 2025, Professor of Integrated Engineering, Caroline Baillie, PhD, was awarded the University Professorship at the University of San Diego &mda…
USD Launches NSF-Funded Project Enhancing Research Collaboration
The University of San Diego, in partnership with Elon University and Pepperdine University, is spearheading a National Science Foundation-fu…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Wrongful Convictions and the Fight for Freedom
In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we welcome back Justin Brooks, JD, professor of law and founding director of the California Innocence Projec…
Beyond the Classroom: Eileen Daspro Takes the Helm at the Ahlers Center for International Business
For Eileen Daspro, clinical professor and the newly appointed director of the Ahlers Center for International Business at USD’s Knauss School of…
Watch: USD News Minute for Oct. 27
USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD…
Record-Breaking Torero Tuesday Raises $3.4 Million
Thank you, Toreros! Another Torero Tuesday is in the books -- the history books. This year, more than 3,300 donors gave a whopping $3.4 million, ecli…
USD Honors Legacy of Astronaut Ronald E. McNair with Third Annual Celebration
The University of San Diego celebrated its third annual Ronald E. McNair Day on October 21 at the Garden of the Sea, drawing approximately 60 attendee…
Athletics: Jared Suwyn Named USD Director of Baseball Operations
Jared Suwyn has been named USD's Director of Baseball Operations, head coach Brock Ungricht announced on Wednesday evening.…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: The Importance of Mindset in Times of Career and Life Transitions
Lorri Sulpizio, PhD, director of the Conscious Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego, sat down with "At the Edge of It All" to discuss the…
Watch: USD News Minute for Oct. 20
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Toreros Reunited for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025
The University of San Diego welcomed Toreros from near and far for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025, a spirited celebration that brought the entire …
The College of Arts and Sciences Releases its Third Annual Arts & Sciences Magazine
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego is excited to introduce the third edition of the annual Arts & Sciences magazine.…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Shortcuts and Smart Devices – The Silent Threats in Your Digital Life
From saved passwords to smart devices, everyday conveniences can quietly expose us to cyber threats. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nikolas Behar,…
USD Faculty Light the Way Forward: Alejandro Meter
University of San Diego faculty light the way forward through teaching, research, and scholarship. Alejandro Meter, professor of languages, cultures a…