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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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FOX 5
USD Tennis NCAA Tournament BoundApr. 28, 2025FOX 5 talked to USD Men's Tennis coach Ryan Keckley and spotlighted the team ahead of its NCAA Tournament run.
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Ryan Keckley, Men's Tennis
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University of San Diego Unveils New Basketball Performance CenterApr. 28, 2025FOX 5 interviewed USD Men's and Women's Basketball coaches Steve Lavin and Blanche Alverson about the new basketball practice facility, and the impact it could have on Torero Athletics.
National Catholic Reporter
How Pope Francis Drew Inspiration From His Namesake’s Vision, ActionsApr. 28, 2025Franciscan Fr. Joseph Chinnici, a history professor and president emeritus of the USD's Franciscan School of Theology, spoke with the National Catholic Reporter about Pope Francis' legacy.
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Joseph Chinnici, Online Degrees
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FOX 5
San Diego Universities Make WSJ’s ‘Best Colleges in the U.S.’ ListApr. 26, 2025FOX 5 reported on the Best Colleges in the U.S. list from the Wall Street Journal which ranked USD as the 47th best college in the nation.
FOX Milwaukee
Status of the Housing MarketApr. 25, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, spoke with FOX Milwaukee about the tough housing market for buyers.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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Home Gnome
Homeownership Growing in Only 16% of Largest U.S. CitiesApr. 25, 2025Mark Scarola, lecturer in real estate, was interviewed by Home Gnome about the top factors driving homeownership growth in certain cities.
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Mark Scarola, Knauss School of Business
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CBS8
Online Retailers Temu and Shein Raise Prices Due to Trump TariffsApr. 25, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with CBS 8 about how tariffs are going to affect the apparel sector.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Fortune
About 1 in 8 Senior Leaders Have Psychopathic Traits. Here’s How to Spot an Abusive BossApr. 25, 2025A Fortune article cited research by Simon Croom, professor of supply chain management, about psychopathy and toxicity among managers and executives.
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Simon Croom, Knauss School of Business
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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.
ABC 10
USD Opens Basketball Performance CenterApr. 22, 2025ABC 10 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 USD students about the impact Pope Francis had on their lives.

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