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From Eswatini to San Diego: There’s More Behind the Story of USD’s 'Instagram Girl'
"Are you the Instagram girl?"
It’s the question that has become the most common greeting 22-year-old Donatella Falcomer receives on campus. For the past two years, her face has been synonymous with the University of San Diego’s (USD) social media presence, appearing in videos that have collectively reached hundreds of thousands of prospective students and beyond.
Tiny Tech, Big Impact: Glaukos Team Automates Vision-Saving Implants
A long-time supporter of the University of San Diego's (USD) Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, Glaukos Corporation is a leader in ophthalmics …
Pavement to Produce: Revolutionizing Urban Food Systems
In the heart of our cities, where concrete reigns and green space is scarce, a group of engineering students at the University of San Diego (USD) Shil…
University of San Diego Magazine: Spring 2025 Issue Out Now
The Spring 2025 issue of University of San Diego Magazine is out now! Featured within the latest edition of the publication are impactful stories that…
USD Alumni Create Entrepreneurship Leadership Summit to Inspire the Next Generation of Toreros
On a rainy Seattle day in 1996, a college recruitment flier landed in the mailbox of Joe Kudla’s home. The glossy pamphlet showed the University…
Honors Convocation Ceremony Celebrates Stellar Academic Achievements
Commencement season at the University of San Diego (USD) began with the Honors Convocation Ceremony in the Shiley Theatre on Tuesday, May 6.…
Torero Entrepreneurship Challenge: A Winner for Student Innovators
It’s one thing to have an invention — it’s another to know how to turn it into successful entrepreneurship. The Torero Entrepreneurs…
Torero Racing Team Shines in Competition
University of San Diego's Torero Racing team returned to San Diego triumphantly, having placed sixth in the endurance event at the Society of Automoti…
Update on College of Arts and Sciences Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union Negotiations and Strike Notice
In June 2024, the non-tenure track (NTT) faculty in USD’s College of Arts and Sciences voted to be represented by the Service Employees Internat…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for April 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of April 2025.…
Three USD Students Earn Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Three USD students, Katarina Matic, Dylan Gage, and Moriah McLellan, were awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship that supports exceptiona…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Engineering with a Holistic Approach
In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we dive into the world of integrated engineering with Gordon Hoople, PhD, associate professor of…
An MBA Student’s Advice on Embracing the College Experience
If you see Sumayya Sirajudeen walking across the University of San Diego (USD) campus, it’s likely you’ll catch her talking and engaging w…
TECh 2025: Awarding Student Innovation
It starts with an idea — one that is fostered through mentorship, resources and a supportive environment. This philosophy is at the heart of the…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: A Professor's Journey to Understanding How Our Minds Work
In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we sit down with Jena Hales, PhD, associate professor and program director of Neuroscience, Cognition and …
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Michael Witte, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
Undergraduate Research hosts annual Creative Collaborations
An array of undergraduates spanning programs and schools gathered on the steps of the Learning Commons Town Square on April 8 and 10. Their collective…
USD Hahn School of Nursing Ranked #1 in San Diego, Among Top Programs Nationwide
The University of San Diego’s Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science has been recognized among the nation’s best in the newly released …
Global Experiences Provide Perspectives and Pathways for USD Senior
The scent of the California air was Tatum Tande’s first clue that she was in the right place. During her initial campus visit to the University …
Video: USD in the News Highlights for March 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of March 2025.…
USD Hires Next Dean of the Knauss School of Business
Brian C. Tietje, PhD, has been named the next dean of the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, the university announced Monday. …
Healthcare Analyst to Super Bowl LIX: USD Alumna Balances Two Careers
Green confetti rained down inside New Orleans' Caesars Superdome as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX this pas…
A Celebration of Bright Futures and Lasting Impact
The University of San Diego (USD) hosted its 35th Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday afternoon in the Hahn University Forums. More than 200 …
A 'Herculean Effort'
On Jan. 7, 2025, Pasadena Police Chief Gene Harris celebrated his birthday by grabbing a single bite of cake before rushing back to command a crisis t…
Truc Ngo, PhD: Engineer. Educator. Changemaker. Leader.
“As you go through life, you may encounter people who don’t see your worth and say things to discourage you. Don’t let those people …
USD Theatre Student Spotlight: Elvarea Bennett
Elvarea Bennett, a vibrant and creative student from Kansas City, Missouri, has found a home in the Department of Theatre here at USD. Known for their…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for February 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of February 2025.…
Darlene Marcos Shiley Named ‘Top 50’ donor by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has named Darlene Marcos Shiley, Chair Emerita of the University of San Diego (USD) Board of Trustees, to their exclusiv…
From Service to Science
The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering recently spoke with Nygil Lowery ‘27 (CS), a veteran who served eight years in the U.S. Navy, and asked …
Lighting The Way to 2030
The University of San Diego's Strategic Plan, Lighting the Way Forward to 2030, is a bold vision for the future, grounded in our Catholic mission and …