USD was also ranked among the nation's best for undergraduate business, engineering, schools for veterans and more.

From September 14 to September 18, 2026, the Ahlers Center for International Business at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business, hosted the Executive MBA cohort from COPPEAD UFRJ. The week-long program focused on innovation, multicultural leadership, and design-driven business strategies.

Nine USD faculty members were honored for their outstanding contributions to the university and their respective fields.

The Brink SBDC recently welcomed two familiar founders back to campus as USD alumni Collin McKenna of LIXIR and Jordan O’Hara of WindanSea Coffee stopped by to share product samples, reconnect with Brink advisors, and catch up on the growth of their businesses. From expanding retail distribution to pursuing new opportunities with major retailers, both founders are putting their USD experience and entrepreneurial foundations into action.