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At the Edge of It All: What Makes Christmas Music So Indelible
Everywhere you go this year, you’re probably hearing those familiar tunes. Music tastes may change, but every year we return to the same holiday songs.
At the Edge of It All: The Important Role Nonprofits Play in Society
The holidays are here, and if you're looking for a gift that will have an impact, look no further. This time of year is crucial for nonprofits, which …
At the Edge of It All: How to Recruit More People Into Teaching
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Amanda Roth, PhD, of USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences.…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for November 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of November 2025.…
At the Edge of It All: Why Food Systems Put Consumers In a Tough Spot
This week, we welcomed back Aaron Gross, PhD, director of USD's Center for Food Systems Transformation.…
USD Faculty Light the Way Forward: Eileen Daspro
University of San Diego faculty light the way forward through teaching, research, and scholarship. Eileen Daspro, clinical professor of international …
At the Edge of It All: Navigating Children's Tech Use
Phones are everywhere, and parents are being confronted with the difficult decision of when to give their child one. This week, "At the Edge of It All…
James Antony Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of San Diego President James T. Harris III, DEd announced that James (Jim) Antony, PhD, will become USD’s next Vice President of Acad…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Celebrating the AFFIRM Cohort: Honoring 11 Years of Impact in STEM at USD
The University of San Diego community gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Advancement of Female Faculty: Institutional climate, R…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for September 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of September 2025.…
LDC Publishes Article in Journal of Faculty Development
The Learning Design Center (LDC) at the University of San Diego is proud to announce that their new instructor orientation was recently featured in an…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: A Conversation with USD's Women's Head Soccer Coach on His First Season & Strategies Looking Ahead
Greg LaPorte, head coach for the women's soccer team at USD, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All' team for a special edition of "The Athletics Ed…
Celebrating Scholarship, Teaching and Service at the 2025 Faculty Convocation
The University of San Diego marked the start of the academic year by honoring exceptional faculty contributions at the 2025 Fall Convocation in the Kr…
September 2025: Updates to Federal Policy and Protocols — What You Should Know
The University of San Diego (USD) reaffirms its commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, faculty and staff. Wi…
Thomas F. Schubert Jr., PhD, Receives Emeritus Status
The University of San Diego (USD) is proud to announce that Thomas F. Schubert Jr., PhD, has been granted Emeritus Faculty status, a prestigious honor…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: A Look at How a Marital and Family Therapist Provides Mental Health Support to Victims of Disasters
Lily Vistica is a director of Clinical Training for the Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy Department at USD. In her free time, she volunteers …
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Fitness Trends and Tips for Every Body with USD’s Wellness Center Executive Director
Kimmel Yeager spent years working at high-end fitness clubs before helping establish the transformative Palomar Health Student Wellness Center at USD.…
Aligning Food Choices and USD Values: Results of the Student Food Choices Survey
In Spring 2025, the USD Center for Food Systems Transformation partnered with Professor of Sociology Julia Cantzler, PhD, JD to survey students about …
A Collective Effort: Working Toward Access to Clean Water in Uganda
In a global population with countless urgent humanitarian needs, access to clean water is at the top of the list. "While most countries have access to…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Advice From a Public Speaking Professor
Public speaking routinely ranks among people’s worst fears, but Greg Ghio says a lot of times they may just be overthinking it.…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Atoms, Space, and Identity: USD Professor Champions Science and Belonging
In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Maren Mossman, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Physics at USD, unpacks the mysteries of quantum mec…
USD Professors Receive Grant to Create Guidelines for Producing Ethical AI Tools for the Disability Community
A team of University of San Diego faculty, led by three assistant professors from the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a National Endowm…