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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 …
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…
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 Alumni 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 …
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…
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…
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…
Separating Myth from Reality in U.S. Immigration Debate
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 post has video
A new book by Greg Prieto, PhD, aims to cut through common narratives and half-truths that surround the immigration debate and provide a short, fact-b…
History Professor Thomas Barton Wins Prestigious Premio del Rey from American Historical Association (AHA)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Join us as we congratulate Thomas Barton, professor of history, who won the Premio del Rey from the American Historical Association (AHA). The Premio …
Dr. Michel Boudrias Op-Ed in the San Diego Union-Tribune
Monday, October 19, 2020
Dr. Michel Boudrias wrote an Op-Ed/Commentary in the San Diego Union-Tribune on climate change and solutions for maintaining our quality of life. The …
Speaker Series: Taviare Hawkins, University of Wisconsin
Monday, October 19, 2020
Please join us for the next installment of our Fall 2020 Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring Taviare Hawkins, PhD. Professor Hawkins is the chair …
Torero Talks: Four Alumni Share Inspiring Stories of How They've Gone 'Beyond the Limits'
Friday, October 16, 2020 post has video
One highlight for all University of San Diego Homecoming and Family festivities is a chance to reconnect with our fellow Torero alumni and see what&rs…
EOSC Postdoc in the News: Univision
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
We are excited to see Dr. Christian Briseño-Avena, postdoctoral researcher in Professor Jennifer Prairie's Lab, featured on Univision discussin…
Torero Tuesday 2020: Record Number of Donors, Amount Raised
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 post has video
The University of San Diego’s sixth annual Torero Tuesday, a 24-hour day of giving event, resulted in the university securing both its largest t…
USD Awarded $1 Million NSF Grant To Recruit and Mentor Local Rising Stars in STEM
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The University of San Diego (USD) was awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support a 5-year project that will recr…
EOSC Professors in the News: Professors Mail Lab Kits to Remedy Remote Learning Challenges for Students
Monday, October 12, 2020
We are so proud of our hardworking faculty who creatively adapted to remote learning this semester! Dr. Prairie and Dr. Coffey were featured on the lo…
Virtual Homecoming and Family Week (Oct. 13-18): 'Toreros Together at Home' Events
Monday, October 12, 2020 post has video
The University of San Diego will celebrate Homecoming and Family Week, Oct. 13-18, with a lineup that includes a virtual ceremony to recognize its gra…
Alumni Laura Power, Tomy Vettukallel Serve New Orleans Community Through Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Two University of San Diego 2020 undergraduate graduates, Laura Power and Tomy Vettukallel, are among a few Toreros whose post-graduation plans involv…
New Minor in Creative Writing
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Department of English is thrilled to announce that a Minor in Creative Writing has been approved by USD's Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Begi…
Welcome to USD's Newest Student Space, the Learning Commons
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 post has video
More classrooms and flexible study space. These were two prime reasons for University of San Diego officials when they sought to add a new building on…
Founders Chapel Choir and Alumni Perform "A Gift Divine"
Monday, October 5, 2020 post has video
Current members of the University of San Diego's Founders Chapel Choir and a host of FCC alumni — graduates ranged in years from 1999 to 2020 &m…
Spanish 300 Students Interview Author María del Carmen Pérez Cuadra and Illustrator Ángel Emilio Delgado Pérez
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Thanks to a grant from the Enhanced Student-Faculty Interaction Fund, we were able to bring María del Carmen Pérez Cuadra from Chile to …
Voice of San Diego's Virtual Politifest Runs Sept. 29-Oct. 3
Monday, September 28, 2020
It’s an election year, an important time of year to invest time and attention to the finer details as voters study ballots, pick their desired l…
Magician Merlin Presents Unsolved Math Problems in USD Professor’s New Book
Friday, September 25, 2020 post has video
A new book by Satyan Devadoss uses themes and characters from the mythical realm of Camelot to explore 16 of the world’s most interesting unsolv…
Our very own Dr. Serbin: Number 1 Latin American studies bestseller
Friday, September 25, 2020
Dr. Kenneth P. Serbin’s book “From Revolution to Power in Brazil: How Radical Leftists Embraced Capitalism and Struggled with Leaders…
USD's Department of History Integrates Student Internship Program
Friday, September 25, 2020
USD's Department of History has integrated its student internship program as a successful strategy during the pivot to online classes last spring. Th…