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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…
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 …
Faculty Spotlight: Kate DeConinck
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Written by Dr. Kate DeConinck, Assistant Professor of Theology - November 30th, 2020…
Dr. Reimer-Barry and Dr. DeConinck Plan Future of Faith Series
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Proposals aim to raise women's voices in the San Diego Diocese, and our very own, Dr. Emily Reimer Barry and Dr. Kate DeConinck have led the planning …
2019-2020 Humanities Center Annual Report
Friday, December 18, 2020
We are pleased to share with you the Humanities Center's 2019-2020 annual report. USD's Humanities Center is dedicated to the exploration of the human…
Christopher Adler Releases Compact Disc of Contemporary Khaen Music
Monday, December 14, 2020
Christopher Adler's first compact disc dedicated entirely to contemporary music for the khaen has been released on Bandcamp. Dr. Adler writes, "this p…
NASA Names Team to Train for Moon-Landing, 4 Astronauts Have San Diego Ties
Friday, December 11, 2020
Dr. Diane Hoffoss, associate professor of mathematics, shared how proud she was of her former student, Dr. Jonny Kim, for being selected into NASA's A…
We're Stronger Than We Think: Interview with Astronaut Jonny Kim '12
Friday, December 11, 2020 post has video
"I didn't have a lot of confidence growing up... but trying new things, things that I was scared of, made me realize that we are all so much stronger …
Two USD Alumni among 18 selected for Artemis Lunar Mission Training Program
Thursday, December 10, 2020 post has video
It's been nearly half a century since mankind last visited on the moon, when the three-person crew of NASA’s Apollo 17 mission touched down near…
USD Concert Choir Performs: "Only in Sleep"
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 post has video
At a time when the opportunity for people to be together in person is harder than usual, along comes an opportunity where a virtual happening can aptl…
USD Professor Competes on Jeopardy! Game Show
Thursday, December 3, 2020
A University of San Diego history professor received two half-hour game show appearances worth of television fame and exposure on this past Tuesday an…
Advent Calendar: Founders Chapel Choir Students, Alumni Sing "Christ in Me Arise"
Monday, November 30, 2020 post has video
As the second day of Advent arrives, the University of San Diego’s daily digital Advent Calendar provides a stirring rendition of the song, &ldq…
Critical Technology Studies and Artificial Intelligence Initiatives in the Humanities Center
Monday, November 30, 2020
Can artificial intelligence help us achieve a better future? But first, how do we define a better future? And could AI undermine us as future planners…
Women of Impact Award Winners to be Revealed at February 2021 Event
Friday, November 27, 2020
Typically, in late November or early December, the University of San Diego’s Women’s Commons hosts a wonderfully inspiring awards luncheon…
COIL Classes Provide Students Credible Collaborative International Experiences
Monday, November 23, 2020 post has photos
There is no substitute for the experience one can gain while taking a class. The University of San Diego understands this and is willing to go above a…
Torero Tidbits: Virtual Concerts on YouTube; Cropper Writing Entries Due; Hiring, Job Search in COVID Era
Thursday, November 19, 2020 post has video
As undergraduate students’ final exams week nears its conclusion for the University of San Diego fall semester, they’ve taken their share …
English Alumnus Charlie Daly Co-Authors Book with Father
Monday, November 16, 2020
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Charlie Daly (English, Class of 2012) celebrates the publication of his father’s memoir, which he co-authored: Make …
Japanese Program Students Rachel Valdez, Lauren Suzukawa and Jonathan Munsterteiger Win Speech Contest
Monday, November 16, 2020
The San Diego Regional Japanese Speech Contest convened virtually on October 18, 2020. Three of the eight College Division participants were Dr. Takag…
USD's Undergrad Study Abroad Ranking Rises to Second in the Nation
Monday, November 16, 2020
The University of San Diego’s ranking for undergraduate participation percentage in study abroad climbed to No. 2 in the nation according to dat…
Communication Studies Alumni Co-Author Separate Book Chapters Examining Media Stereotypes
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Melinda Sevilla and Kevin Do have a lot in common. This pair of first-generation college students graduated from the University of San Diego in 2018. …
Lindsay J. Cropper Creative Writing Contest
Thursday, November 12, 2020
The 2020-2021 Lindsay J. Cropper Creative Writing Contest is now accepting submissions. All entries should be submitted through the Cropper Contest we…
Bradley Bond, PhD Wins Prestigious Teaching Award
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 post has video
Bradley Bond, PhD, was awarded the 2020 excellence in teaching award from the mass communication division of the National Communication Association (N…
English Alumna Chelsea McLin Opens Online Bookshop
Monday, November 9, 2020
Chelsea McLin, an English major (with Creative Writing emphasis) and Ethnic Studies minor who graduated in 2017, recently opened a small pop up and on…
Dr. Julia Medina Invited to Present as Panelist of International Poetry Festival
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Festival Internacional de Poesía de Granada (Nicaragua) held a virtual panel on October 29, 2020 entitled "El autor y su obra con Erick Bla…
Election Day 2020: Political Science Class Helps Students Make Sense of It All
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 post has video
“Happy Election Day!”…
USD Mortar Board Honors Faculty
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
USD Mortar Board Honors Faculty The USD Mortar Board Chapter held its 21st Annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 20, 2020 to …
Deeply Rooted: Acknowledging the Legacy of the Kumeyaay
Monday, November 2, 2020
By understanding who we are and where we come from, we gain a better understanding not only of ourselves, but of the world around us. That knowledge i…
German Program Students Learn History from an American Hero
Monday, November 2, 2020
On October 1, 2020, a group of students in the German program "met” a man straight out of the history books. We have Jordan Draw, a student in G…
Torero Tidbits: Plethora of USD Virtual Events to Choose from on Oct. 29-30
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 post has photos
The world of virtual events seems limitless. At the University of San Diego, for the next two days, Oct. 29 and 30, there are several prime examples o…
Addressing Homelessness: Vote for One of 10 Changemaker Challenge Video Finalists by Oct. 29
Monday, October 26, 2020 post has photos
The Changemaker Challenge, an annual fall competition open to all University of San Diego students, faculty and staff to create a two-minute-or-so vid…
Care for Our Common Home Series: Interdisciplinary Discussions of Environmental Justice, Sustainability
Thursday, October 22, 2020 post has video
The University of San Diego’s Humanities Center “is dedicated to the exploration of the human condition and the limitless ways in which hu…
Professor Jessica Magellan, Sociology Department, honored by the Mortar Board USD Chapter
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The Mortar Board Faculty Appreciation Dinner strives to honor faculty who have made a significant contribution to the academic achievement and persona…