USD News Center

USD in the News

Committed to upholding its contemporary Catholic values, the University of San Diego provides an environment that encourages intellectual exploration, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue among its diverse community. Faculty members at USD regularly share their expertise, scholarship and thought leadership through a variety of sources. The following list showcases a sample of the many contributions of our faculty to public discourse and societal issues. Inclusion on this list is not meant to be an endorsement of any particular viewpoint nor does it represent the official position of the university.

Editor's Picks

USD in the News Highlights

Video: USD in the News Highlights for July 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff, HSI, Inclusive Excellence, Politics and Law, Research

Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of July 2025.…

Read more read more

The San Diego Union-Tribune

USD’s Oliver Tarvet Pulls off Wimbledon Upset, Credits Toreros’ Coach, Teammates

Monday, June 30, 2025

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on USD Tennis player Oliver Tarvet's straight-set victory in his Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon and how Tarvet credits his USD experience in helping him get to that level.…

Read more read more

KPBS

How NIL Has Changed College Sports and What Changes Could Still Come

Monday, June 2, 2025

Kimya Massey, executive director of Athletics, was a guest on KPBS Midday to talk about rules allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness and how they have transformed college sports.…

Read more read more

97087,96775,96657,

previous123456789...499500next

19988

Video: USD in the News Highlights for July 2025Aug. 7, 2025Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of July 2025.
Spectrum News
Tariffs on Imported TomatoesAug. 6, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with Spectrum News about a new tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico.
Expert
Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
FOX 5
Elvin Lai Appointed by Gov. NewsomAug. 6, 2025FOX 5 reported on USD alumnus Elvin Lai being appointed to the California Travel and Tourism Commission.
ABC 10
Cost of Groceries is a Major Source of StressAug. 6, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with ABC 10 about a new AP-NORC poll that found a majority of Americans are stressed about the cost of groceries.
Expert
Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
Times of San Diego
Hundreds Gather for USD’s Biggest Steam Youth Conference YetAug. 6, 2025Rebecca Ottinger, program manager for the STEAM Youth & Community Conference, spoke with Times of San Diego about The Jacobs Institute's free STEAM event for the community.
Expert
Rebecca Ottinger, SOLES
View Bio view biography
KUSI News
The Economy and the TariffsAug. 4, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on KUSI News to talk about the latest financial news including the job market and tariffs.
Expert
Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
FOX Philadelphia
What Are Trump Accounts in the Big, Beautiful Bill?Aug. 4, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on FOX Philadelphia to discuss some of the new financial changes under the Big, Beautiful Bill.
Expert
Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
CBS 8
Sen. Alex Padilla Unveils Proposed Bill for Immigrant Legal Status PathwayAug. 3, 2025Tammy Lin, supervising attorney of the Immigration Clinic at USD's School of Law, spoke with CBS 8 about a bill proposal by Senator Padilla to provide legal status for eligible undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Expert
Tammy Lin, School of Law
View Bio view biography
The Sacramento Bee
California Lawmakers Face New Challenges as Social Media Becomes Part of the JobAug. 2, 2025Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, provided perspective to The Sacramento Bee about how algorithms on social media impact the type of content that politicians may be posting.
Expert
Nik Usher
View Bio view biography
CNN en Español
El Impact de los Aranceles en los Negocios PequeñosAug. 2, 2025Eileen Daspro, clinical professor of international business, spoke with CNN en Español to discuss the impact of tariffs on businesses.
Expert
Eileen Daspro, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
Forbes
Teaching Teens Financial Literacy Today: Real Tips That WorkAug. 1, 2025Forbes highlighted a USD article that showed AI's impact on the job market.
NBC 7
Your Matcha Might Cost You More with Higher Tariffs on Imports from JapanAug. 1, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with NBC 7 about the impact to consumers with new tariffs on Japan.
Expert
Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
La Jolla Light
A Year In, La Jolla Nonprofit Continues To Build Its International AidAug. 1, 2025Noelle Hallman, lecturer in finance, and her nonprofit focused on helping victims of sex trafficking and delivering humanitarian aid to Nigeria were featured in the La Jolla Light.
Expert
Noelle Hallman, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
The San Diego Union-Tribune
USD Opens Training Camp With Big Expectations on Football FieldJul. 31, 2025USD Football Coach Brandon Moore spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune about his expectations for the season.
News Nation
Economic Growth Stronger Than ExpectedJul. 30, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on News Nation to discuss a variety of finance topics like interest rates and economic growth.
Expert
Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
WalletHub
The Best Secured Credit Cards of August 2025Jul. 30, 2025Andrew MacDonald, adjunct professor of finance, gave WalletHub readers insights about the security deposits behind secured credit cards.
NewsNation
Fed's Decision on Interest RatesJul. 29, 2025Mitch Roschelle, visiting professor at the Knauss School of Business, talked to NewsNation about how inflation is influencing the Fed's decision on interest rate cuts.
El Heraldo de Mexico
Binational Security Demands Balance and its MissingJul. 28, 2025Topher McDougal, professor of economic development, spoke with El Heraldo de Mexico to discuss his research on the flow of firearms from the U.S. to Mexico and its impact.
Expert
Topher McDougal, Kroc School
View Bio view biography
10 News
Local Economist Discusses Trade Deal ImpactJul. 28, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, was a guest on 10 News to discuss what the recent tariff on European goods could mean for local consumers.
Expert
Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography
CBS8
Beef Prices Hit Record High as Restaurants and Meat-lovers Feel the SqueezeJul. 28, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, shared perspective with CBS 8 about the reasoning behind a rise in beef prices.
Expert
Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
View Bio view biography

previous123456789...499500next