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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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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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NBC 7

Pope Leo XIV Names Michael Pham as Bishop of San Diego Diocese

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Michael Lovette-Colyer, Vice President for Mission Integration, was interviewed by NBC 7 about Pope Leo XIV appointing Michael Pham, previously auxiliary bishop of San Diego and diocesan administrator, as the Bishop of San Diego.…

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The San Diego Union-Tribune
USD’s Oliver Tarvet Among Two Toreros in Wimbledon DrawJun. 27, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted runs by current and former USD Men's Tennis players to make the main draw at Wimbledon.
FOX 5
Gas Prices Could Rise in California in JulyJun. 26, 2025FOX 5 interviewed Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, about an incoming tax increase on gas in California, and how little or how much it could be.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Times of San Diego
Prebys Foundation Launches $2M Nonprofit Initiative as Sector Faces HeadwindsJun. 26, 2025Times of San Diego reported that USD's The Nonprofit Institute has been selected for the inaugural cohort of a new $2 million initiative launched by The Prebys Foundation, aimed at supporting nonprofit and civic leaders working together to strengthen their organizations and communities.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Opinion: Bill on Doctors With Substance Abuse Issues Fraught With ConflictsJun. 26, 2025Marcus Friedman, administrative director for the Consumer Protection Policy Center (CPPC) at the Centers for Public Interest Law (CPIL), wrote an op-ed for The San Diego Union-Tribune about a proposed bill that he says would prioritize the treatment of doctors with physical or mental impairments, including substance use disorders, ahead of the needs of patients.
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Marcus Friedman, School of Law
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ABC 10
USD Dean of Peace Studies Discusses Israel-Iran Ceasefire AgreementJun. 25, 2025ABC 10 interviewed Darren Kew, dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, about the recent ceasefire agreement and the potential for a long-term peace agreement.
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Darren Kew, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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Fulcrum
Congress Must Not Undermine State Efforts To Regulate AI Harms to ChildrenJun. 24, 2025Jessica Heldman, Fellmeth-Peterson associate professor in Child Rights, and Melanie Delgado, senior staff attorney, Children's Advocacy Institute, wrote an Op-ed for Fulcrum called, "Congress Must Not Undermine State Efforts To Regulate AI Harms to Children."
KFFI Kansas City
How News Impacts Democracy Per USD Communications Professor Nik UsherJun. 24, 2025Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, was a guest on 90.1 FM in Kansas City to discuss the state of American journalism and how that ecosystem influences politics.
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Nik Usher, College of Arts of Sciences
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ABC 10
Middle East Tensions Could Drive Up Gas Prices in San DiegoJun. 23, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke to ABC 10 about th epotential impact conflict in the Middle East could have on oil prices and consumer goods.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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NewsNation
Iran Looks at Closing Strait of HormuzJun. 23, 2025Mitch Roschelle, visiting professor at the Knauss School of Business, talked to NewsNation about the potential impact on oil prices if Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz.
KUSI
U.S. Airstrikes on Iran: Market ImpactJun. 23, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on KUSI to discuss how the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran are impacting the markets and oil prices.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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The Wall Street Journal
College Baseball Has a Power Problem: Players Keep Hitting the Ball Too HardJun. 21, 2025The Wall Street Journal interviewed USD Baseball head coach Brock Ungricht in a story about rising exit velocities on hits in college baseball, and whether it poses any safety concerns.
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Brock Ungricht, USD baseball
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inewsource
San Diego Nonprofits Say Federal Cuts Are An 'Emergency' For the SectorJun. 20, 2025Inewsource cited a report by USD's Nonprofit Institute about the health of nonprofits in 2025, and how federal funding cuts are affecting their work.
KUSI
Passwords Exposed in Record-Breaking Data BreachJun. 20, 2025Niko Behar, cybersecurity professor, was a guest on KUSI to talk about 16 billion Apple, Facebook, Google and other passwords being leaked.
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Nikolas Behar, Professional and Continuing Education
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Should the U.S. Ban Drug Advertising to Consumers?Jun. 20, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune asked Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, about drug advertising after proponents of a new bill say advertising drives up the cost of prescription drugs.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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WalletHub
Best Budget AppsJun. 20, 2025Noelle Hallman, lecturer in finance, was featured in a Wallet Hub article and provided tips for people who are looking to use budgeting apps.
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Noelle Hallman, Knauss School of Business
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FOX 6
Hidden Costs of HomeownershipJun. 20, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, joined FOX 6 Milwaukee to talk about ways to plan for surprise bills when it comes to homeownership.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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KPBS
Calculating Crowd SizeJun. 19, 2025Carl Luna, director of the Institute of Civil Civic Engagement, talked to KPBS about the significance of the number of people who showed up for the 'No Kings' protests here in San Diego.
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Carl Luna, College of Arts and Sciences
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KPBS
‘Freedom Affirmed’: The Meaning of Juneteenth, Now and AlwaysJun. 19, 2025T.J. Tallie, director of Africana studies, was a guest on KPBS Midday to talk about the history and significance of Juneteenth.
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T. J. Tallie, College of Arts and Sciences
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KPBS
What Are Our Rights to Free Speech and Due Process?Jun. 17, 2025Tammy Lin, Supervising Attorney of the USD School of Law's Immigration Clinic, was a guest on KPBS Midday Edition to discuss constitutional rights, and what people should know about theirs.
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Tammy Lin, School of Law
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WalletHub
Budget CategoriesJun. 16, 2025Nick Maeder, assistant professor of economics, was featured in a Wallet Hub article and provided tips for making a budget.
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Nick Maeder, Knauss School of Business
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