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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…
Department of Theatre's Scott Ripley Discovers a "Silver Lining" in Virtual Rehearsal
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Scott Ripley, chair and associate professor in the Department of Theatre, approached his first remote session with understandable reservations about how a virtual theatre rehearsal would work. How do you move from the multi-dimensional realm of body …
USD Alumna Looks Ahead to Medical School
Monday, May 11, 2020
"Oh the places you will go!" While Dr. Seuss may have imagined a whole book of fantastical imaginary places, one recent USD alumna of the College of Arts and Sciences knows exactly where she will be next fall. After applying to a whopping 30-pl…
USD Continues to Support Pre-Health Students During Uncertain Times
Friday, May 8, 2020
The USD Pre-Health Advising Office has always guided students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health industry. But now more than ever Cassandra Gomez, director of the pre-health advising, and her team are providing support for pre-heal…
Reflection: Feliz Jubilación! to Madrid Professors Cathy Bingman, Kirk Tennant
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 post has photos
Brittany Williams, USD undergraduate English alumna and current PhD student in SOLES, did a semester study abroad in Madrid, Spain and later lived and…
USD Professor Examines Protests And Reasons Behind Them
Monday, June 1, 2020
University of San Diego sociology professor Cid Martinez joined KPBS Midday Edition on Monday to discuss how COVID-19 is contributing to the current p…
The Humanities Center Recommendation List
Friday, May 29, 2020
This week's Humanities Center Recommendation List is curated by the Humanities Center Student Board. They have selected a collection of books to add t…
Undergraduate Honors Convocation 2020 Recipients
Monday, May 25, 2020
Join the Honors Convocation Committee in congratulating our 2020 award recipients, who are recognized for their academic and involvemen…
"I Believed That I Would See Her Again"
Friday, May 22, 2020
Karen Teel has been a member of the department of theology and religious studies at the University of San Diego since 2007. Her research and teaching …
The Humanities Center Recommendation List
Friday, May 22, 2020
This week's Humanities Center Recommendation List is curated by the Humanities Center Student Board. They have selected a must-watch list of films and…
USD Professor Creates New and Innovative Connections for his Students
Friday, May 22, 2020
When it comes to thinking of creative ideas to connect to students remotely, Environmental and Ocean Sciences Associate Professor Drew Talley, PhD, …
Community Care: Connecting Students and Seniors
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Emily Reimer-Barry, PhD, associate professor and chair in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, serves as the Christian Action co-coordina…
Pop-Up Course in England Brings International Perspective
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 post has video
An interdisciplinary pop-up course "The Wicked and the Divine" this spring semester gave USD students an international perspective, as it was taught r…
Watch USD Concert Choir's "I Love You / What a Wonderful World"
Monday, May 18, 2020 post has video
Emilie Amrein, associate professor in the Department of Music and director of choral activities, and Paul Infantino, concert choir director, recently …
The Humanities Center Recommendation List
Friday, May 15, 2020
This week's Humanities Center Recommendation List is curated by the Humanities Center Student Board. They have selected a music playlist for your enjo…
A Journey Around My Room Video Series: Beth O'Shea, PhD
Thursday, May 14, 2020 post has video
Congratulations, Carly Deale
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Carly has accepted the job offer from her alma mater of Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, CA. She will be teaching mathematics and assistant…
Video: Keck Humanities Fellows Reearch Presentations
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
In Good Company Video Series: Grant Wu, Class of '22
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 post has video
The Humanities Center Recommendation List
Friday, May 8, 2020
As we are encouraged to stay away from public spaces and shelter at home, there are many wonderful resources to keep our minds engaged and spirits hig…
A Journey Around My Room Video Series: Lindy Villa, MA
Thursday, May 7, 2020 post has video
Dr. Christopher Adler Presents May Online Performances
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Christopher Adler's music and musicianship will be taking part in a few online performances this month. First, his solos: Three for Khaen h…
In Good Company Video Series: Brian R. Clack, PhD
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 post has video
Office Hours: Jeffrey Malecki, DMA, Assistant Professor of Music
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 post has video
Whether he's singing along to Journey or teaching a University of San Diego ensemble, Jeffrey Malecki, DMA, an assistant professor of music, finds joy…
The Humanities Center Recommendation List
Friday, May 1, 2020
This week's Humanities Center Recommendation List is curated by Emilie Amrein, DMA, Associate Professor, Department of Music and Director of Choral Ac…
A Journey Around My Room Video Series: Sara Badrani, Class of '21
Thursday, April 30, 2020 post has video
Career Readiness Program Strengthens a USD Education
Thursday, April 30, 2020 post has video
The University of San Diego offers a solid, mission and values-based Liberal Arts education in the Catholic intellectual tradition to students.…
Torero Tidbits: Pitching Business Ventures; USD Conversations; Summer Internship Award Q&A
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The Resilient Entrepreneur Series: Live Venture Pitches, Instant Investor Feedback One day after the University of San Diego hosted its 15 teams vyin…
Student Creative Writers Honored for Top Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry Work
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The University of San Diego’s Department of English announced the student winners of the 2020 Lindsay J. Cropper Center Undergraduate Creative W…
USD English Major Publishes Essay on CNN
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
University of San Diego English major, Sarah Jorgensen, 2013, is a field producer at CNN, and yesterday they published her personal essay "Coronavirus…
Career Development Center Debuts Faculty Recognition Awards
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The University of San Diego has outstanding faculty members throughout its academic schools. Students know it. Administrators, fellow faculty and staf…
In Good Company Video Series: Amanda Makula, MA
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 post has video
New Online Weekly Series: USD Conversations
Friday, April 24, 2020
Join the University of San Diego weekly for "USD Conversations" where faculty, alumni and friends share their insights around current events and timel…