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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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Univision San Diego
Ayuda Legal en Caso de DesalojoJun. 9, 2025Alysson Snow, director of the Housing Rights Legal Clinic, spoke with Univision San Diego to discuss the Eviction Negotiation Program which is providing free legal support to families who need help with their eviction cases.
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Alysson Snow, School of Law
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FOX ABC Maine
Schools From Across the Country Gather for the Annual Hazing Prevention SummitJun. 6, 2025FOX ABC Maine interviewed Jacqueline Madrigal, assistant director of Associated Student Government, about a Hazing Prevention Summit that was attended by schools across the country.
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Jacqueline Madrigal, Associated Student Government
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The Los Angeles Times
At Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial, the Women Testifying Are on Trial TooJun. 6, 2025Ami Carpenter, an assistant professor at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and an expert in trafficking, spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial.
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Ami Carpenter, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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NBC 7
New Eviction Negotiation ProgramJun. 5, 2025NBC 7 talked to professor of practice Alysson Snow about a new program where USD School of Law students advocate for people facing evictions.
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Alysson Snow, School of Law
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Should a Discounted Water Rate for San Diego Farmers Go Away?Jun. 5, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune interviewed Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, about the pros and cons of discounting water that goes to the region's agriculture industry.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Reuters
Brazen Murderers Threaten Mexico City's Image as Pocket of Safety in Violent NationJun. 5, 2025David Shirk, professor of political science and international relations, spoke to Reuters about the impact recent violence could have on tourism and Mexico City's reputation.
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David Shirk, College of Arts and Sciences
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Times of San Diego
Local Refugees Response After Protections RevokedJun. 4, 2025Tammy Lin, supervising attorney of the School of Law's Immigration Clinic, talked to Times of San Diego about recent shifts in policy that protect refugees' legal status.
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Tammy Lin, School of Law
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NBC 7
New Eviction Negotiation ProgramJun. 4, 2025Alysson Snow, director of the Housing Rights Legal Clinic, spoke with Telemundo San Diego about the launch of the Eviction Negotiation Program which will provide free legal assistance to low-income tenants in eviction negotiation proceedings.
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Alysson Snow, School of Law
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Telemundo San Diego
Nuevo Programa de Negociación de Desalojo de ViviendaJun. 4, 2025Alysson Snow, director of the Housing Rights Legal Clinic, spoke with Telemundo San Diego about the launch of the Eviction Negotiation Program which will provide free legal assistance to low-income tenants in eviction negotiation proceedings.
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Alysson Snow, School of Law
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KPBS
Ethnic Studies Programs in Limbo with State Funding PauseJun. 3, 2025James O. Fabionar, associate professor of Teacher Education, was a guest on KPBS' midday edition to discuss the status and next steps for ethnic studies classes after a recent California budget did not include those once-required courses.
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James Fabionar, SOLES
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WalletHub
Best Instant Approval Credit CardsJun. 3, 2025Andrew MacDonald, lecturer of finance, talked to WalletHub about the process of getting approved for a credit card.
ABC 10
Search Warrant for ICE Raid UnsealedJun. 3, 2025Tammy Lin, Supervising Attorney of the USD School of Law's Immigration Clinic, talked to ABC 10 about a recent ICE raid and what court documents say about it.
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Tammy Lin, School of Law
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KPBS
How NIL Has Changed College Sports and What Changes Could Still ComeJun. 2, 2025Kimya 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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Kimya Massey, Athletics
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Univision San Diego
Baja Participación en las Elecciones JudicialesJun. 2, 2025David Shirk, professor of political science and international relations, was a guest on Univision to talk about Mexico's first-ever judicial elections, which allowed voters to choose judges instead of relying on appointments based on merit and experience.
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David Shirk, College of Arts and Sciences
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AFP
Low Turnout Marks Mexico's Unique Vote For Judges Held Under Shadow of CrimeJun. 2, 2025AFP interviewed David Shirk, professor of political science and international relations, about the widespread judicial elections in Mexico and what they mean for voters.
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David Shirk, College of Arts and Sciences
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
The Feds Yanked Millions for Their Clean-Air Projects. Now San Diego Groups Are ‘Pivoting and Doing What We Need To Do.’Jun. 2, 2025Tessa Tinkler, director of research at The Nonprofit Institute, spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune about local nonprofits and how some of their financial stability has been hit hard in recent years.
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Tessa Tinkler, SOLES
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Univision
Programa Doble Grado Para NegociosJun. 2, 2025Univision highlighted USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences and Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS Universidad) in Mexico celebrating the graduation of the first cohort from their double degree program.
NBC 7
Possible Impact of Tariffs on Imported Steel and AluminumJun. 1, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with NBC 7 about President Trump announcing plans to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Campus Rec Magazine
BeaverFit Helps University of San Diego Transform Outdoor FitnessMay. 30, 2025Campus Rec Magazine interviewed Kimmel Yeager, executive director of wellness, about a versatile fitness area within the new Palomar Health Student Wellness Center.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Should San Diego Move Up the Start Date for Paid Parking in Balboa ParkMay. 30, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune asked Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, about the impact a paid parking plan could have on the city's revenue.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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