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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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CBS 8

USD Opens Innovative Wellness Center to Combat Student Mental Health Concerns

Thursday, May 15, 2025

CBS 8 highlighted USD's new Palomar Health Student Wellness Center and how the student-designed space addresses campus mental health needs.…

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USD in the News

Video: USD in the News Highlights for April 2025

Tuesday, May 6, 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 April 2025.…

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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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Chronicle of Philanthropy
Gift Establishes USD's Epstein Family Foundation Military-Connected Center for ExcellenceMay. 19, 2025Chronicle of Philanthropy highlighted the $10 million dollar gift from the Epstein Family Foundation to expand services for USD's military-connected students.
La Opinión
Director antiterrorismo de EE.UU. asegura que cárteles mexicanos emplean a más de 500,000 personasMay. 19, 2025David Shirk, political science and international relations professor, was highlighted by La Opinión regarding his research into drug trafficking.
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David Shirk, College of Arts and Sciences
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USA Today
Gray Collar Jobs: Tips for Making Money Without a College DegreeMay. 19, 2025USA Today featured an interview with Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, about the importance of gray collar jobs.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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KUSI
Smith's Senior SeasonMay. 17, 2025KUSI profiled USD Baseball's Austin Smith, as he looks to close out his senior season on a high note.
CBS 8
USD Recognizes Graduates' AccomplishmentsMay. 17, 2025CBS 8 featured USD's commencement ceremony for the School of Law.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Local Colleges Report: Aztecs Face Do-Or-Die Softball Game; USD Pulls off Baseball SweepMay. 17, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on USD Baseball's completing the baseball regular season with a 9-3 win over Pacific.
ABC 10
University of San Diego Commencement CeremoniesMay. 17, 2025ABC 10 highlighted USD's first weekend of commencement ceremonies for School of Law, PCE and SOLES.
NBC 7
University Commencements Across San DiegoMay. 16, 2025NBC 7 reported on the upcoming commencement ceremonies for universities across San Diego, including USD.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Is the Trump Administration’s Plan To Tax All Chinese-Built Ships a Good Idea?May. 15, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, and Norm Miller, professor emeritus, participated in The San Diego Union-Tribune's weekly EconoMeter question to local business professionals focused on the Chinese-built vessel levy proposal.
FOX 5
USD Baseball Wins 2025 WCC Regular-Season ChampionshipMay. 15, 2025FOX 5 highlighted USD Baseball, which captured its second straight WCC title this week.
ABC 10
Economic Expert & Life Coach Share Tips for Dating on a BudgetMay. 15, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, provided insight to ABC 10 into a new survey that found one in four respondents said they are setting financial boundaries for their dating lives.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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CBS 8
USD Opens Innovative Wellness Center to Combat Student Mental Health ConcernsMay. 15, 2025CBS 8 highlighted USD's new Palomar Health Student Wellness Center and how the student-designed space addresses campus mental health needs.
FOX 5
Inflation Cools for Third Month in a RowMay. 15, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, spoke with FOX 5 about what the new inflation numbers mean for consumers.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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Inside Higher Ed
Voices of Student Success: Learning to Talk With StrangersMay. 14, 2025Sarah Federman, associate professor of conflict resolution, was a guest on Inside Higher Ed's "The Key Podcast" to discuss her "Crossing the Divide" class, which took students across the country by train.
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Sarah Federman, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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KUSI
U.S.-China Tariffs PauseMay. 13, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on KUSI to discuss the latest in trade discussions between the U.S. and China.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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CBS 8
Fight Between Tech Companies and ScammersMay. 13, 2025CBS 8 interviewed Nikolas Behar, adjunct professor of cybersecurity, about how Google is using AI to combat scam texts.
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Nikolas Behar, Professional and Continuing Education
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FOX 5 San Diego
Small Businesses in San Diego Prepare for Future Under New US-China Trade DealMay. 12, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with FOX 5 San Diego about the impact on small businesses with a pause on the trade war by the U.S. and China.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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LA Times
Mexico Vows to Hunt Down Killer of Mayoral CandidateMay. 12, 2025David Shirk, political science and international relations professor, provided insight into why mayors and mayoral candidates are "under siege," which was referenced from a prior Los Angeles Times interview.
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David Shirk, College of Arts and Sciences
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FOX 5
When San Diego Universities Are Holding Their Commencement CeremoniesMay. 12, 2025FOX 5 reported on USD commencement ceremonies and information for graduates and their families.
Telemundo
Fieles Católicos Celebran al Nuevo PontíficeMay. 12, 2025Victor Carmona, associate professor of Theology and Religious Studies, spoke with Telemundo about how it will be important for the new Pope to connect with the next generation.
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Victor Carmona, College of Arts and Sciences
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