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Dr. Eric Pierson Talks About Film on The San Diego Union-Tribune's Name Drop San Diego Podcast
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Abby Hamblin and Kristy Totten of The San Diego Union-Tribune interview Dr. Eric Pierson on their podcast Name Drop San Diego about "how what we watch will tell future generations who we are."…
Todd Gloria Appoints USD Recent Alumna as Deputy Communications Director
Thursday, December 3, 2020
San Diego Mayor-elect Todd Gloria ’00 (BA in history) appointed eight new members to his executive staff on Monday, November 30. In the San Diego Union-Tribune, David Garrick reports, "Gloria, who will replace Kevin Faulconer as San Diego mayor…
The College Announces Class of 2020 Valedictorian: Nikta Shahbaz
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce Nikta Shahbaz as the valedictorian for the 2019-2020 academic year. Shahbaz earned a 4.0 GPA and a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary humanities. She was founder and president of the Law,…
USD Faculty Race to Deliver Medical Equipment to Communities
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Though there may be no professional sports to root for at the moment, an incredible group of USD faculty is giving us more than enough reason to cheer. Professor Diane Hoffoss from the Department of Mathematics and Professor Farrah Karapetian from t…
JET Fellow Aims to Create Cultural Understanding
Monday, May 18, 2020
USD history major Bethany Harris '20 is hoping that COVID-19 won’t impact her plans to teach in Japan this fall. Harris is the recipient of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program fellowship and will begin working as an assistant language…
Top University Faculty Awards for 2021-22 Announced
Friday, April 9, 2021
Nine faculty members at the University of San Diego have been named to receive top university awards for 2021-22, Vice President and Provost Gail F. B…
A Commitment to Learning
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 post has video
Animated and passionate about teaching, Del Dickson, PhD, JD, is a campus legend. A professor of political science and international relations at the …
For the love of art
Monday, April 5, 2021
The von Ehrenberg family’s love for the arts began well before Eric von Ehrenberg ‘64 attended USD’s College for Men as an undergrad…
How a USD alum and his family give back through the gift of travel
Monday, April 5, 2021
“When I stepped out onto the balcony of my deSalles Hall (now Maher Hall) dorm at sunset, I instantly felt connected on a visceral, emotional, a…
One for all: The making of “Community, Consensus, and Commitment”, the only sociology course of its kind at USD
Monday, April 5, 2021
The creation and sustainability of USD’s first community engagement sociology course began with a professor passionate about giving back and det…
To Meet the Moon
Monday, April 5, 2021
It’s been nearly half a century since humankind last visited the moon, when the three-person crew of NASA’s Apollo 17 mission touched down…
Working it Out
Monday, April 5, 2021
Nobody is good at math, even math professors. That’s something that Satyan Devadoss, PhD, Fletcher Jones Chair and professor of mathematics at U…
AAPI Solidarity Statement
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The faculty of our department strongly condemn the mass murder of Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul…
Q+A with alumnus, Nick Cohn '20, about the Writing Center's Night Against Procrastination event
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Have you ever waited too long to start writing an assignment for finals? Don't worry! The Writing Center hosts an event called Night Against Procras…
USD Professor & Research Team Find Tuberculosis in Wild-Captured Lemur, Most Likely Contracted by Human Contact
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
University of San Diego (USD) Assistant Professor Marni LaFleur, PhD, alongside a team of researchers, diagnosed a human variant of tuberculosis in an…
It’s About the Journey: Woman of Impact Jillian Tullis, PhD
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, the USD News Center will highlight the Women of Impact recipients in a month-long series that shares their st…
English Department Statement Against Anti-Asian Violence
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Department of English strongly condemns the recent shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, and the escalation of attacks against the Asian/American and Pac…
Solidarity Statement & Forum for Asian and Asian American Communities
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Ethnic Studies Department stands in solidarity with Asian and Asian American faculty, staff, and students against anti-Asian racism and violence. …
Sydney Pidgeon Awarded Colombo Memorial Scholarship
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Congratulations to Sydney Pidgeon on receiving the 2021 Colombo Memorial Scholarship! This award will aid in her ongoing graduate work in the School …
In Solidarity with our Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander Communities
Monday, March 22, 2021
The Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures at the University of San Diego condemns the violence and crimes against members of our Asian, As…
Professor Daniel López-Pérez to participate in the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale
Monday, March 22, 2021
Professor Daniel López-Pérez, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Art, Architecture and Art History, will participate in the 1…
USD Student Kapri Tulang-De Silva Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Monday, March 22, 2021
Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purpose of higher education has announced the students who will m…
Recorded Sessions for the Baked In: Systemic Racism Around and Within Us Series
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The recorded sessions for the Baked In: Systemic Racism Around and Within Us series are now available. About the Baked In Series: To think of racism…
Writing Center Helps High School Students of USD Faculty
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The Writing Center is well known as a beloved resource for the students who attend USD, providing an opportunity for students to receive help with the…
Dr. Andrew Nosal featured on KUSI News
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
USD Professor and SIO research Dr. Andrew Nosal unlocks mysteries of Soupfin Shark migration in Journal of Applied Ecology and is featu…
USD Mariachi Director Serafin Paredes Speaks to the San Diego Union-Tribune
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Serafin Paredes, director of USD's mariachi ensemble, Mariachi Toreros de USD, spoke with the San Diego Union Tribune for their recent article, "San D…
USD Math Department Receives $4.5 Million Award from the U.S. Department of Defense, Could Be Largest Award to USD with Grant Extension
Monday, March 8, 2021
Dr. Michael Shulman, associate professor of mathematics at the University of San Diego College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $4.5 million award…
USD Mobilizes ‘Turning Wheel’ Bus to Barrio Logan to Provide Free Internet Access and Community Resources for Families
Friday, March 5, 2021 post has video
USD’s Turning Wheel mobile classroom hit the road for the first Turning Wheel Educational Connection - Conecta Educativa event at Cesar Chavez P…
New Research Unlocks Mysteries of Soupfin Shark Migration and Reproduction
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
A seven-year study of California’s soupfin sharks sheds light on their migration and reproductive cycles, laying the groundwork for potential ma…
Dr. DeConinck Awarded Villanova Fellowship
Monday, March 1, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Kate DeConinck on receiving a 2021-2022 Villanova Church Management Research Fellowship! Her funded research project will …
Article by Loredana Di Martino Published by Gender/Sexuality/Italy
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Dr. Loredana Di Martino's article "Addressing Each Others Eyes Directly: From Adriana Cavarero's 'Relating Narratives' to Elena Ferrante's Intersectio…
Dr. Cid Martinez will be on a panel that examines criminal justice reform on March 4 @ 12 P.M. (PT)
Friday, February 19, 2021
In this event, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot will discuss criminal justice reform. The event will be moderated by Cheryl Corley, NPR Na…
New Perspective on Performance: The Old Globe and USD MFA Theatre Students Reflect on the Virtual Production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 post has video
Students in The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Acting program started the fall semester virtually--- a tough reality for studen…
Dr. Casey Dominguez receives Women of Impact award along with 9 students
Monday, February 8, 2021
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Casey Dominguez, as well as NINE of our current majors (Catalina Carbajal, Lauren Fettes, Alex…
Karissa Valencia '13: Alumni Spotlight
Monday, February 8, 2021 post has video
Communication Studies Alumna Karissa Valencia '13 participated in a Live Virtual Spotlight talk with the USD Alumni Association and the Native A…