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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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Bloomberg Law

IVF Patients Struggle to Find Legal Recourse for Lost Embryos

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Dov Fox, director of the Center for Health Law Policy & Bioethics, talked to Bloomberg Law about updating laws to regulate reproductive health science and better protect patients.…

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VATICAN NEWS

Congreso Sobre Sinodalidad en América: Acoger y Dialogar en Los Nuevos Escenarios

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

La Red Ecclesia in America se reunió del 6 al 9 de febrero en la Universidad de San Diego, con el tema «Sinodalidad en América: movilidad humana, diálogo y nuevos escenarios» como hilo conductor.…

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USD in the News

Video: USD in the News Highlights for January 2025

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, Community Engagement, Inclusive Excellence, Faculty and Staff, Politics and Law, Research

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

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The Objective
For Journalists, U.S. Government Data Deletion Should Reveal Gaps, Prompt QuestionsApr. 23, 2025Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, wrote in The Objective about how newsrooms should react to the new administration's handling of data, and how journalists should view government data going forward.
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Nik Usher, College of Arts and Sciences
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
New Facilities, Incoming Transfers Have Toreros Optimistic About Next SeasonApr. 23, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune spoke with Kimya Massey, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Athletics, and Steve Lavin, Head Coach of Men's Basketball, about the future of the program.
NBC 7
U.S. Car Supply Drops Over ConcernsApr. 23, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, gave NBC 7 viewers tips on how to approach car shopping with tariffs in place.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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Telemundo 20
Papa Francisco: Un Legado de Humildad e InclusiónApr. 23, 2025Telemundo San Diego talked with USD alumni about the passing of Pope Francis and his impact on their lives.
KOGO
USD Opens Palomar Health Student Wellness CenterApr. 22, 2025KOGO covered the grand opening and dedication of the new Palomar Health Student Wellness Center and James T. Harris III, president of the University of San Diego, shared why the wellness center is important for student's wellbeing.
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James T. Harris III, President
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KUSI
Life and Legacy of Pope FrancisApr. 22, 2025KUSI reported a statement from USD regarding the passing of Pope Francis and his legacy.
KUSI
USD Opens New Basketball Performance CenterApr. 22, 2025KUSI covered the grand opening of the brand new 28,000 square foot Basketball Performance Center for the men's and women's basketball programs.
10 News
USD Opens Basketball Performance CenterApr. 22, 202510 News covered the grand opening of the brand new 28,000 square foot Basketball Performance Center for the men's and women's basketball programs.
FOX 5 San Diego
USD Basketball Performance CenterApr. 22, 2025FOX 5 covered the grand opening of the brand new 28,000 square foot Basketball Performance Center for the men's and women's basketball programs.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
USD Hopes New Practice Facility can be a Game-ChangerApr. 22, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune covered the grand opening of the brand new 28,000 square foot Basketball Performance Center for the men's and women's basketball programs.
NBC 7 San Diego
‘It's a Game Changer': Toreros Unveil Brand New Basketball FacilityApr. 22, 2025NBC 7 covered the grand opening of the brand new 28,000 square foot Basketball Performance Center for the men's and women's basketball programs.
NBC 7
University of San Diego’s Campus Community Reacts to Death of Pope FrancisApr. 22, 2025NBC 7 spoke with the USD student about the impact Pope Francis had on their lives.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Uncivil speech: F-bombs and Worse Plague San Diego County’s Public MeetingsApr. 21, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune covered a recent study done by the Violence, Inequality and Power (VIP) Lab that looked at threats and harassment against local officials.
Patch
See Which CA Institutions Are Ranked Among Best In U.S.Apr. 20, 2025Patch covered the Best Graduate Schools ranking by U.S. News and World Report, which featured the University of San Diego on the list.
10 News
Local Boutique Facing Rising CostsApr. 19, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, shared how tariffs could impact the clothing industry.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Was a Trade War with China Necessary?Apr. 18, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, answered the question, "Was a Trade War with China Necessary?" for The San Diego Union-Tribune's Q+A for local economists.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
No Tariff Shocks Yet: San Diego’s Jobless Rate Drops to 4.2%Apr. 18, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, talked with The San Diego Union-Tribune about the amount of time it will take to see the impact of tariffs on areas like prices, consumer spending and job losses.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Paradise News
Andalusia Native Named New Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Univerity of San DiegoApr. 17, 2025Paradise News covered the news that Blanche Alverson is the head women’s basketball coach at the University of San Diego.
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Blanche Alverson, Athletics
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Forbes
OpenAI’s Social Network Could Clone Elon Musk’s X — But Likely Can’t CompeteApr. 17, 2025Colin Campbell, associate professor of marketing, provided insight into what a new social platform would need to bring to consumers if it were to compete in the social media space.
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Colin Campbell, Knauss School of Business
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The Conversation
Railways Were Essential To Carrying Out the Holocaust – Decades Later, Corporate Reckoning ContinuesApr. 17, 2025Sarah Federman, associate professor of conflict resolution, wrote an article for The Conversation that examines the role of railways in facilitating the Holocaust and the ongoing efforts for corporate accountability decades later.
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Sarah Federman, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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