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Fletcher Jones Foundation Awards USD $1 Million to Reimagine Math Learning Space
Tuesday, October 10, 2017post has video
A $1 million grant from The Fletcher Jones Foundation will transform the Mathematics Department at the University of San Diego from its current space into a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment for student collaboration, faculty research, and commun…
Chemistry's Lauren Benz Earns Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Thursday, August 17, 2017
For the fourth time since 2011, a University of San Diego professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department has received the Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a nationally recognized honor.…
ILLUME: Sherman Alexie
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
The College of Arts and Sciences, Humanities Center and Warwick’s Books proudly present Sherman Alexie, National Book Award winner and bestselling author of The Abosolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian as he discusses his ne…
Join the Humanities Center Student Board!
Thursday, May 11, 2017
The Humanities Center Student Board was established in 2017 with the purpose of enhancing student participation in the center. Student board members will help in conceiving ideas for events, designing student-lead programs, voicing student views abou…
History with Class
Monday, March 6, 2017
History professor Iris Engstrand is retiring at the end of the academic year, her 48th at Alcalá Park. “I don’t think anyone takes a job and thinks, ‘this is where I’ll be for the next five decades,’ but it worke…
Interdisciplinary Fun with Knapp Chairs, Erik and Martin Demaine of MIT
Friday, April 20, 2018post has photos
"Anything that's fun, that's what we like to do," said Erik Demaine, an electrical engineering and computer science professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, near the end of a presentation that he and his father, Martin Demaine, gave on April 16 in the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theatre.
Research Week: Faculty Recognized for Mentorship, Grant Proposals
Thursday, April 19, 2018post has photos
The University of San Diego’s Research Week hosted two events Tuesday that speak to one of the most important elements for research to thrive in…
Eric Pierson, PhD at Ebertfest 2018
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Eric Pierson, PhD, Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Interdisciplinary Film Studies program, is among the honored guests at …
His name is Edred Utomi — but you can call this San Diego-sprung actor Alexander Hamilton
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
When last seen in San Diego, Edred Utomi was rocking a bright-red wig and an ungainly, podlike costume as a somewhat anonymous ensemble member in &ldq…
Alumni Honors to Recognize 10 Extraordinary Toreros April 28
Friday, April 13, 2018
Ten extraordinary members of the University of San Diego family — nine alumni and a volleyball head coach who led the Toreros to great success f…
Research Week: Celebrating the Exploration of Knowledge
Friday, April 13, 2018post has video
Research is intellectual curiosity. Research is about finding answers to questions and expanding knowledge that can be to the benefit of all humankind…
Violence against politicians is increasing ahead of Mexico's election — but some cartel leaders are now promising safety
Friday, April 6, 2018
Mexico saw record violence in 2017, when its 25,339 homicide cases were the most in a year since the government began releasing data in 1997. The hom…
Alumni Highlight: Ashley Mendes
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Ashley Mendes is a full time middle school mathematics teacher at Saint Francis of Assisi in Los Angeles. She's currently getting her Masters in Secon…
Alumni Highlight: Michael Carter
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Michael Carter is currently a High Tech High School 11th and 12th grade teacher in Chula Vista. Michael is a part of USD undergraduate class of 2013, …
Alumni Highlight: Michelle H. Wilkerson
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Michelle Wilkerson is currently an Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley in the Graduate School of Education. Here, she runs a research lab called Comput…
Architecture Professors Awarded Graham Foundation Grant
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Architecture professors Can Bilsel and Juliana Maxim are recipients of this year's Graham Awards advancing understanding of the designed environment.…
Seminar: Eric Tillman, SCU
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Eric Tillman, Ph.D., will be on campus to deliver a seminar next Thursday, April 12 at 12:15 in room 133 of the Shiley Center for Science & Techno…
USD faculty work cited in Hawking's final paper
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
March 2018 was marked by the death of celebrated theoretical physicist and author Stephen Hawking. Famous for his prediction that black holes emit rad…
Surprise! Medical Research a Big Winner in New Federal Budget
Monday, April 2, 2018
While on the presidential campaign trail in the fall of 2015, Donald Trump and right-wing radio host Michael Savage took turns bashing the National In…
USD/SDCCD April 11th Conference on Civility and Truth In Media Highlighted on NBC-7
Monday, April 2, 2018
In an era when "fake news" has become a cynical, overused phrase that stretches the boundaries of credibility itself, academics and journalists are tr…
Knapp Chairs Events: Martin and Erik Demaine
Monday, March 26, 2018
Martin L, DemaineErik D. Demaine, PhDProfessor, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence LabMassachusetts Institute of Technology The father-son …
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Crance
Thursday, March 22, 2018
What year did you defend and what was your thesis title? I defended in May of 2008, and my thesis focused on killer whale vocal developme…
Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon Celebrates Commitment to Education
Wednesday, March 21, 2018post has photos
Anticipation built as the Hahn University Center Forum rooms filled up with students, staff, administrators, and donors. Large bouquets of spring flow…
Outstanding Students of Italian Receive Award
Monday, March 19, 2018
Four students who have demonstrated excellence in their study of Italian have been granted the Tagliaferri Family Italian Studies Scholarship. Kayla B…
Serra Hall Event Fosters Debate
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Serra Hall, a prominent fixture on the University of San Diego’s campus, was named in honor of St. Junipero Serra and features a statue of his l…
Washington Post, March 14th Article: A Math Problem for Pi Day by USD professor Satyan Devadoss, PhD
Thursday, March 15, 2018
From the Article by Dr. Satyan Devadoss PhD: As a mathematician, I have dreams about Pi Day : Strangers would offer me flowers, give up the…
Happy Pi Day!
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a cons…
Lindsay J. Cropper Memorial Writers Series Welcomes Poet Shane McCrae
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Accomplished and published poetry and chapbook writer Shane McCrae will be the final guest speaker of the 2017-18 edition of the Lindsay Cropper Memor…
What can finches teach us about the flu?
Thursday, March 8, 2018
As annual flu shot patrons know, immune systems are not perfect and must be constantly reinforced to protect against rapidly evolving pathogens. New …
Seminar: Todd Richmond, USC
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Join us Thursday, March 15 for a talk by USD Chemistry alumnus Prof. Todd Richmond. Currently the director of advanced prototype development at USC's …
Department of Sociology - Proclamation of Solidarity
Monday, March 5, 2018
Seventeen students and teachers were killed and more than 15 injured in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida o…
Dr. Reifer earned University Professorship, the highest academic honor bestowed university-wide.
Monday, March 5, 2018
The award encourages me in my quest to help all sentient beings overcome suffering by creating a world of human flourishing, especially through univer…
Interview with Dr. Drew Talley
Thursday, March 1, 2018
How do you get to know your students? One of the many great things about teaching at USD is the focus on small class size, hands-on experience, and a…
Congratulations, Dr. Lynn McGrath on 20 Years of Service!
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Dr. Lynn McGrath is a part of the San Diego Humane Society and has been fostering for 20 years. Last month she was invited to a volunteer appre…
SAT Tutoring Volunteer Opportunity
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
We have a group of committed students from the High Tech High Schools who want to enhance their SAT scores so they have better college opportunities. …
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