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The Science Behind Crowd Size Estimates Is Complicated by Politics and Privacy

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, PhD, associate professor of political sociology at the Kroc School of Peace Studies, is featured in a video piece that explores how technology is making crowd size estimates more exact — and raising thornier questions a…

FOX 5 San Diego

Capitol Hill Stormed

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Dr. Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick spoke with FOX 5 anchor, Kathleen Bade, about next steps for the Republican party after the Capitol building raid.…

Video: USD in the News Highlights for November

Monday, December 7, 2020 TOPICS: Politics and Law, Alumni, Athletics, Faculty and Staff, Community Engagement, COVID-19

Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of November. USD experts and staff contributed to coverage on TikTok influencers, election results, the passing of soccer great Diego Maradona and more.…

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CAMPUS REC MAGAZINE
Vizer Partnership at USD Gives BackJan. 26, 2021Jordaine Tran, the facilities and projects supervisor of campus recreation at the University of San Diego, spearheaded the partnership with the Vizer app by reaching out to alum and co-founder, Sam Pantazopoulos. Vizer translates user’s calories burned into meals earned for designated charities.
The San Diego Union Tribune
Opinion: Global Crises Including the Coronavirus Pandemic Show how Interconnected Our World Really isJan. 25, 2021Dr. David Shirk, Department Chair and Professor, Political Science and International Relations, wrote an Op-Ed for the San Diego Union Tribune titled, "Global Crises Including the Coronavirus Pandemic Show how Interconnected Our World Really is."
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San Diego Business Journal
A Top SchoolJan. 25, 2021The School of Business was featured in the San Diego Business Journal for a recent ranking as the best business school in Calfornia for undergraduates from Poets & Quants for Undergrads.
The San Diego Union Tribune
The Transition from Trump to Biden is Already Being Felt in San DiegoJan. 25, 2021Dr. Casey Dominguez, professor of political science and international relations, provided insight on what federal workers expect during a presidential change.
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Dr. Casey Dominguez, College of Arts and Sciences
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FOX News
President Biden Pledges to End Trump Tax CutsJan. 25, 2021Mitch Roschelle, USD visiting fellow, provided insight on the latest business news of the day, including President proposed tax cuts during the Biden administration.
The San Diego Union Tribune
San Diego Home Price, $645K, Down Slightly in DecemberJan. 25, 2021Dr. Alan Gin, Associate Professor of Economics, provided insight into the local housing market and one of the reasons for high housing prices.
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Dr. Alan Gin, School of Business
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San Diego Business Journal
SDAC Receives Record ApplicationsJan. 25, 2021The record number of applications for the School of Business' San Diego Angel Conference's 2021 fund season was featured in the San Diego Business Journal.
Data Center Knowledge
VMware Is Said to Have a Weak Case Against Nutanix’s New CEOJan. 25, 2021Orly Lobel, Warren Distinguised professor of law, provided legal perspective on a lawsuit between a company and its former COO.
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10 News
County Unemployment Rate Jumps to 8 PercentJan. 25, 2021Dr. Alan Gin, Associate Professor of Economics, provided economic insight on recent numbers that showed San Diego County's unemployment rate jumped to 8 percent in December.
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EL DEBATE
La Transición en Estados Unidos: El Fin de la BanalidadJan. 25, 2021Everard Meade, profesor de Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies en la Universida de San Diego analiza la presidencia del Donald Trump.
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Stimulus Checks vs. Unemployment BenefitsJan. 25, 2021Ariel Jurow Kleiman, federal tax law expert and associate professor of law at the University of San Diego School of Law, described how it is essential to set aside money from unemployment checks to pay federal taxes. Since 10.7 million people are out of work, many people may not have collected unemployment before.
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THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
How Does a Nation Heal? One Conversation at a TimeJan. 24, 2021Carl Luna, professor of political science at the University of San Diego, shared his insight on the road to healing the modern discord in the United States. Luna says that the "finger-pointing" in our nation has been prevelant since the 1960's.
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The Washington Post
China’s Leaders Say That Biden Offers a ‘New Window of Hope.’ Their Experts are More Skeptical.Jan. 22, 2021Dr. Kacie Miura, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, co-authored an Op-Ed for The Washington Post titled, "China’s Leaders Say That Biden Offers a ‘New Window of Hope.’ Their Experts are More Skeptical."
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CBS 8
USD Students Befriending Isolated Seniors with 'Wellness Calls'Jan. 22, 2021USD counseling graduate students have been making wellness calls to local senior citizens during the pandemic --which have turned into newfound friendships between the seniors and students.
SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
San Diego Home Price, $645K, Down Slightly in DecemberJan. 22, 2021Alan Gin, an economist at the University of San Diego, said the price increases reflect an uneven COVID-19 economy that has strongly favored people who were doing better than others before the pandemic.
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Alan Gin, School of Business
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Jan. 22, 2021Orly Lobel, a law professor at the University of San Diego, and an expert in intellectual property and employment and labor law, also told Data Center Knowledge there’s no conflict of interest when an employee interviews and is hired by a competitor.
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Orly Lobel, School of Law
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Forbes
EcoCart Helps Digital Consumers Offset Their Carbon Footprint At CheckoutJan. 21, 2021Dane Baker and Peter Twomey, USD alumni, were featured in Forbes for their company, EcoCart, which helps online consumers offset their carbon footprint.
10 News
Biden Administration on ImmigrationJan. 21, 2021Dr. Ev Meade, Faculty Director of the Trans-Border Institute at the Kroc School, provided insight into future immigration plans from the Biden administration.
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NBC 7 San Diego
What President Biden Is Expected to Do in His First Few Weeks in OfficeJan. 21, 2021Dr. Casey Dominguez, Professor of Political Science, provided insight into what the nation can expect in President Biden's first 100 days in office.
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NBC 7 San Diego
USD Graduate Students Take Part in Senior Wellness Calls to Help Combat Isolation During PandemicJan. 21, 2021USD counseling graduate students have been making weekly wellness calls to dozens of senior citizen parishioners at St. Brigid Parish in Pacific Beach during the pandemic --- which have turned into newfound friendships between the seniors and students.