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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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USD in the News Highlights

Video: USD in the News Highlights for January 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff, HSI, Inclusive Excellence, Politics and Law, Research

Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of January 2026.…

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USD in the News Highlights

Video: USD in the News Highlights for November 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff, HSI, Inclusive Excellence, Politics and Law, Research

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

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The New York Times

The New York Times

The Education of Higher Education

Sunday, December 7, 2025

USD President James T. Harris III was featured on a panel at The New York Times' DealBook Summit in a discussion about higher education.…

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NBC 7
Trying to Make Ends Meet in San DiegoFeb. 6, 2026NBC 7 featured the annual San Diego Economic Roundtable that was hosted by USD.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
‘My Worry Is We Become Santa Barbara’: San Diego Economic Event Discusses Challenges, OpportunitiesFeb. 6, 2026The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted the 42nd annual San Diego Economic Roundtable that was held at USD.
Bloomberg Law
Migrant Detentions Spur Crushing Workload for US ProsecutorsFeb. 5, 2026Katherine Parker, associate professor of law, provided insight on civil immigration proceedings and what attorneys might be experiencing with a surplus of habeas petitions.
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Katherine Parker, School of Law
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FOX Milwaukee
Baby Bank AccountsFeb. 5, 2026Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest of FOX Milwaukee to talk about how more and more companies are offering baby bank accounts.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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Marketplace
The Continuing Struggles of the News BizFeb. 5, 2026Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, spoke with Marketplace about the future of the news media.
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Nik Usher, College of Arts and Sciences
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CBS 8
Pizza Hut to Close 250 Stores NationwideFeb. 5, 2026Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with CBS 8 about Pizza Hut closing hundreds of locations.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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FOX 5
Celebrating Black History MonthFeb. 5, 2026T.J. Tallie, associate professor of history, was a guest on FOX 5 to talk about the significance of Black History Month and its importance over the last 100 years.
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T.J. Tallie, College of Arts and Sciences
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FOX 5
Rep. Jacobs Secures $14M Federal Funds for San Diego CommunitiesFeb. 4, 2026Fox 5 reported on federal funding the University of San Diego received for a program that will help prepare students impacted by the criminal justice system to enter careers within criminal justice itself.
CBS 8
San Diego Faces New $17 Million DeficitFeb. 4, 2026Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with CBS 8 about the city of San Diego's budget deficit.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Video: USD in the News Highlights for January 2026Feb. 4, 2026Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of January 2026.
NBC 7
Class Action Suit Claims AI Sabotages Job SeekersFeb. 3, 2026NBC 7 talked to Orly Lobel, Warren Distinguished Professor of Law, about how AI is being used in the hiring process.
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Orly Lobel, School of Law
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ABC 10
AI Chatbots Impact on BusinessFeb. 3, 2026Farhana Nusrat, assistant professor of marketing, spoke to ABC 10 about how consumers are starting to use AI tools to shop.
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Farhana Nusrat, Knauss School of Business
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CBS 8
Costco Chicken Lawsuit Raises Questions About Misleading Food LabelsFeb. 3, 2026Aaron Gross, director of the Center for Food Systems Transformation, spoke to CBS 8 about food labels and how they can sometimes be confusing for consumers.
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Aaron Gross, College of Arts and Sciences
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
How has San Diego County Changed in 5 Years? Incomes Haven’t Kept Pace with Housing Costs, Census Data ShowFeb. 2, 2026Ryan Ratcliff, associate professor of economics, spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune about the latest census data for San Diego and provided insight behind some of the numbers.
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Ryan Ratcliff, Knauss School of Business
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FOX Milwaukee
Employers Checking CreditFeb. 2, 2026Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a a guest of FOX Philadelphia to talk about how employers may check a future employee's credit score when they apply for a job.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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KOGO
USD Launches Innocence ClinicFeb. 2, 2026KOGO News Radio shared news that USD's School of Law launched its 13th legal clinic, The Innocence Clinic.
Axios San Diego
USD Students Tackle Potential Wrongful ConvictionsFeb. 2, 2026Axios San Diego featured the opening of USD School of Law's 13th legal clinic, the Innocence Clinic.
Psychology Today
How Listening to the Sound of Feathers Can Awaken True JoyJan. 31, 2026Kathryn (Katie) Gillespie, associate director at the Center for Food Systems Transformation, spoke with Psychology Today about her latest book, "The Sound of Feathers" and how she hopes it connects people to the natural world around us.
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Kathryn Gillespie, College of Arts and Sciences
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Voice of San Diego
San Diego Community Power: ‘We are Not a Company’Jan. 30, 2026Joseph Kaatz, senior staff attorney at the Energy Policy Initiatives Center, provided insight to the Voice of San Diego about how to label San Diego Community Power.
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Joseph Kaatz, School of Law
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Should San Diego Rethink its Balboa Park Parking Fee Program?Jan. 30, 2026Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, answered The San Diego Union Tribune's question to local economist and business leaders, "Should San Diego Rethink its Balboa Park Parking Fee Program?"
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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