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Professor Simon Croom Addresses the Need for Competitive Manufacturing Incentives in the U.S.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
In recent news, both presidential candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, discuss the future of implementing domestic …
Lifelong Learning Series: In Pursuit of Knowledge
Monday, October 19, 2020
Among the University of San Diego School of Business’ repertoire of virtual events is the outstandingly popular Lifelong Learning Webinar Series…
Professor Custin Leads USD Mediation Team to Big Win at Virtual Mediation Tournament
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Even while limited to virtual interactions with students, Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics Richard Custin proudly coached the USD Mediati…
How Caleb Adams ‘19 Used a Business Analytics Degree to Land Job at Qualcomm
Friday, October 16, 2020
When Caleb Adams graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, he was overwhelmed by the world of job opportunities before him &…
Supply Chain Management Institute Fall Forum to Prepare Professionals for Digital Transformation
Friday, October 16, 2020
Are you ready for the digital supply chain transformation? On Oct. 29, 2020, the Supply Chain Management Institute at the University of San Diego Scho…
USD Finance Professor Josh Della Vedova Advises That Election Year Is Good Time to Invest
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Uncertainty surrounds this year's election. But not everything is uncertain when it comes to the stock market. According to Assistant Professor of Fin…
Professor Tu Teaches MSRE 503 in Hybrid Format
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Given San Diego County guidelines associated with COVID-19, planning for in-person versus remote teaching has been challenging for Fall 2020. Both stu…
Torero Tuesday 2020: Record Number of Donors, Amount Raised
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 post has video
The University of San Diego’s sixth annual Torero Tuesday, a 24-hour day of giving event, resulted in the university securing both its largest t…
Furthering Commitment to San Diego Entrepreneurial Community, Mintz Participates in USD Fowler Business Concept Challenge
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Continuing its commitment to supporting the San Diego start-up and entrepreneurial community, Mintz will participate in the University of San Diego (U…
SCMI Managing Director Joel Sutherland Talks Supply Chain Strategy in the Face of Black Swan Events
Friday, October 2, 2020
We’re living through a black swan event with COVID-19 and global supply chains are being impacted in unprecedented ways. Joel Sutherland, managi…
Confronting Humanity's Urgent Challenges
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
NEW COURSES EXPLORE COVID-19 AND THE MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIVES The protests and calls for change spurred by the shocking death of George Floyd along w…
Professor Alan Gin Weighs in on Pandemic's Disproportionate Economic Impact on Women
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had drastic impacts on employment in the U.S. with unemployment rates reaching their highest levels since the Great Depressi…
Torero Tidbits: FBCC Deadline; California Native American Day; Care for Our Common Home Series
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Attention all University of San Diego student entrepreneurs! Do you have an idea that’s worthy of further pursuit? One that can address a common…
Learning is Caring: COVID-19 Prompts Education Pivots
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Experiential or discussion based? Lectures or by the book? Remote or in person? No matter what method of teaching a professor employs, establishing a …
Who Will Take Over Those Nordstroms? Zoom's Effect on San Diego's Landscape
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
On Sept. 23, 2020, the San Diego Reader published a story titled "Who Will Take Over Those Nordstroms? Zoom's Effect on San Diego's Landscape."&n…
Professor Alyson Ma Predicts Local Economic Impact of MLB's Bubble Format
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has slashed tourism in San Diego forcing the city to get creative on how to make up for lost revenues. Professor of Economics Al…
Christopher Polvoorde '22 Balances USD Business School Education, Pro Off-Road Racing Career
Monday, September 21, 2020 post has photos
Christopher Polvoorde turned 20 in late July, which is an age considered by some to still earn him the label as “just a kid.”…
How an MBA Propelled Natalie Andrews ‘11 toward Capitol Hill
Friday, September 18, 2020
Working at the Wall Street Journal wasn’t always on her radar. But once Natalie Andrews ‘11 started working on her MBA degree at the Unive…
Meet Dean Tim Keane
Thursday, September 17, 2020
In January 2020, the University of San Diego appointed Tim Keane PhD, a former Fortune 500 executive and technology entrepreneur, to lead the USD Scho…
Torero Tidbits: Remembering 9/11; Fowler Business Concept Challenge; Torero Athletics Rewind
Thursday, September 10, 2020 post has photos
Nineteen Years Later: Remembering 9/11 The events of September 11, 2001 remain etched in the minds of those who watched coverage of airplanes that cr…
First Step of the Toreropreneur's Journey: USD's Legacy Entrepreneurship Conference
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
It didn't take long, actually the first question, for the first knowledge gift bestowed by four people — Andrew Feghali, Brian Freeman, Carl Oli…
Four New Trends in Global Transportation According to Professor Sutherland
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Global transportation is a vital supply chain component in nearly every industry. And in today’s world, transportation trends are evolving at br…
Professor Kannan Makes Online Learning A Memorable Experience for MBA Students at USD
Friday, September 4, 2020
Over the summer, professors at the University of San Diego School of Business prepared for two teaching scenarios — a hybrid learning model and …
Funding Your Organization: A New Purpose for Supply Chain Managers
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Supply chain financing is using the supply chain to fund the organization and using the organization to fund the supply chain. Supply chain financing …
New Student Convocation: Welcoming, Encouraging, Advising Incoming Toreros
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 post has video
A new year, a new level of education and a bevy of new experiences await the incoming first-year and new transfer students at the University of San Di…
Why Students Should Embrace Supply Chain: A Military Perspective From Rear Admiral Peter Stamatopoulos ‘88
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Supply chain has been a hot topic on the news in recent months as the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted supply chain’s critical role in maintaining …
IN App to Continue Bringing Business Students Together This Fall
Monday, August 17, 2020
Business students attended over 2,400 minutes and 41 sessions of virtual business lessons this summer taught by nearly 70 USD School of Business profe…
Embark on the Toreropreneur Journey
Thursday, August 13, 2020
When you first step foot on the University of San Diego campus, it’s easy to be left in awe — of its vistas, its viewpoints, its storied a…
The Brink Junior Consultants Program Hires Graduate Business Students to Support Local Businesses
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
There’s nothing like a crisis to spark new ideas. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, The Brink Small Business Development Center at the University …
Cybersecurity: Why is the IoT so Unsecure and What Can be Done About It?
Monday, August 3, 2020
Cybersecurity is ranked as one of the top business, and in particular supply chain, concerns amongst CEOs. While there may be a number of reasons for …
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