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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.

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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.…

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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.…

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USD in the News May 2025 Highlights

Video: USD in the News Highlights for May 2025

Monday, June 2, 2025 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff, Inclusive Excellence, Politics and Law, Research

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

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FOX 6 Milwaukee
Job Market for New GradsJul. 18, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on FOX 6 Milwaukee and discussed the job market for recent graduates and tips on how to land a job.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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The Indian Express
University of San Diego Launches 2-Year Online Master’s Programmes for Indian ProfessionalsJul. 18, 2025The Indian Express wrote about new online offerings from USD being made available in India.
FOX 5
USD Shines at WimbledonJul. 17, 2025USD Men's Tennis player Oliver Tarvet was a guest on FOX 5 to talk about his experience at Wimbledon.
NBC 7
Bishop Michael Pham Installed as Leader of San Diego's DioceseJul. 17, 2025Michael Lovette-Colyer, vice president of mission integration, talked to NBC 7 about the significance of the installation of Bishop Michael Pham.
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Michael Lovette-Colyer, Mission Integration
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KPBS
Local Historian Dives Into San Diego's Black Queer HistoryJul. 17, 2025KPBS spoke to T.J. Tallie, associate professor of history, about Pride Week and San Diego's LGBTQ+ history.
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T.J. Tallie, College of Arts and Sciences
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St. Albans Times
The Story of a Tennis Prodigy – Remembering Marlborough’s Oliver TarvetJul. 17, 2025St Albans Times, the hometown paper of USD Men's Tennis player Oliver Tarvet, wrote about his youth career and his run at Wimbledon.
KUSI
From Torero to TorontoJul. 16, 2025KUSI News spoke with senior outfielder Austin Smith who was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB Draft.
KPBS
Study Measures TikTok's Effects on News ReadingJul. 16, 2025Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, talked to KPBS about the relationship between social media and media literacy.
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Nik Usher, College of Arts and Sciences
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CBS 8
University of San Diego Volleyball Embraces Global Stage in BerlinJul. 15, 2025CBS 8 spoke to Kylie Munday, Nemo Beach and assistant coach John Dunn of USD Women's Volleyball before the team heads to Germany for the World University Games.
KPBS
Proposal for More Money for Lawmakers' SecurityJul. 15, 2025KPBS spoke to Rachel Locke, director of the Violence, Inequality and Power Lab, about a proposed legislation that would allow lawmakers to use more campaign money on their own personal security.
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Rachel Locke, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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Telemundo 48
Estudiantes Intentan Eliminar Contaminantes del OcéanoJul. 15, 2025Telemundo 48 in San Jose highlighted research by USD environmental and ocean sciences students that works to clean up our ports and marinas.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wimbledon Wins Already Helping USD on the Recruiting TrailJul. 14, 2025Ryan Keckley, head coach of the men's tennis team, spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune about the attention USD's tennis team received while two Toreros played tennis in Wimbledon.
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Ryan Keckley, Athletics
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Video: USD in the News Highlights for June 2025Jul. 14, 2025Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of June 2025.
10 News
University of San Diego Students Help Remove Heavy Metals from WaterJul. 13, 202510 News covered the research being done by Dr. Michel Boudrias, associate professor of environmental and ocean sciences, and his team of students to remove toxins from ports and marinas.
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Michel Boudrias, College of Arts and Sciences
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CBS 8
Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper, Increasing Home Repair, Energy CostsJul. 13, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with CBS 8 about tariffs on copper.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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CBS 8
USD Summer Camp Uses Minecraft, Podcasting to Teach STEAM SkillsJul. 11, 2025CBS 8 reported on the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education's ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox which teaches young students STEAM through creative projects.
FOX 7 Austin
Home Owner's InsuranceJul. 11, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how to manage your home owner's insurance, in the wake of the disaster in Texas.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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KUSI
USD Volleyball Team Heads to GermanyJul. 10, 2025KUSI spoke to members of USD Women's Volleyball as the team prepares to head to Europe to compete in the World University Games.
CBS 8
USD's Tarvet Plays WimbledonJul. 10, 2025CBS 8 spoke with USD Tennis player Oliver Tarvet after his incredible performance at Wimbledon.
Miami Herald
What Is the Johnson Amendment? What To Know as IRS Changes Tax ExemptionsJul. 10, 2025Miranda Perry Fleischer, professor of law at the University of San Diego, provided insight to Miami Herald about changes to a longstanding tax exemption.
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Miranda Perry Fleischer, School of Law
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