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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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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

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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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CBS 8

USD Grad Student Wins $15K Scholarship for Eco-Friendly Hair Ties Made From Pineapple Leaves

Friday, December 5, 2025

CBS 8 reported on this year's Fowler Business Concept Challenge hosted by the Knauss School of Business and highlighted two teams competing in the challenge.…

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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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FOX Milwaukee
Employers Checking CreditJan. 30, 2026Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a a guest of FOX Milwaukee 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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Fast Company
These Three Toxic Power Moves Kill MeetingsJan. 30, 2026Fast Company featured research from Simon Croom, professor of supply chain management, which found that 12 percent of corporate senior leaders exhibit psychopathic traits.
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Simon Croom, Knauss School of Business
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Fortune
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Opts to Text in Lowercase—but Gen Z Shouldn’t Copy HimJan. 29, 2026Fortune asked Tara Ceranic Salinas, department chair of management, about whether employers may see poor texting habits as unprofessional.
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Tara Ceranic Salinas, Knauss School of Business
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El Mexicano
Arte y Comunidad Se Unen en la Frontera Para Proteger los EcosistemasJan. 28, 2026El Mexicano spoke to Adriana Cuéllar, associate professor of architecture and co-founder of the Border Design Lab, about an art exhibit put on by the lab that highlights the U.S.-Mexico border region.
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Adriana Cuéllar, College of Arts and Sciences
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CBS 8
Local Cybersecurity Expert Weighs in on TikTok U.S. OwnershipJan. 28, 2026Nikolas Behar, adjunct professor of cybersecurity, spoke to CBS 8 about whether the breakup of TikTok should change people's perception of its security, or lack thereof.
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Nikolas Behar, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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10 News
Making Money with Live ShoppingJan. 28, 2026ABC 10 talked to Farhana Nusrat, assistant professor of marketing, about the emerging trend of "live shopping" online and why it's gaining popularity.
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Farhana Nusrat, Knauss School of Business
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San Diego Metro
Leading Economic Experts Give 2026 San Diego Forecast at Annual RoundtableJan. 28, 2026San Diego Metro previewed the upcoming San Diego Economic Roundtable that's being held at USD.
KUSI
U.S. Economy UpdateJan. 27, 2026Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on KUSI to discuss a series of topics affecting the economy.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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FOX 5
Home Buying Could Become More Affordable in San Diego, According To StudyJan. 27, 2026Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, talked to FOX 5 about his predictions for the local housing market this year.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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KPBS
Food Costs, Housing Prices and Hunger Continue to Rise in San Diego CountyJan. 26, 2026KPBS spoke to Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, about how national politics are affecting the local economy.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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10 News
ICE can Forcibly Enter Homes with Administrative Warrants, Internal Memo RevealsJan. 22, 2026Tammy Lin, supervising attorney at the USD Legal Clinics’ Immigration Clinic, spoke with 10 News about the legalities behind needing a warrant to enter a home during immigration arrests.
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Tammy Lin, School of Law
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American Scientist
The Hidden Mathematics Within ArtJan. 22, 2026Emily Cilli-Turner, associate professor of mathematics, wrote a piece for American Scientist about her experience reading a new book that explores the arts and creativity from a numerical perspective.
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Emily Cilli-Turner, College of Arts and Sciences
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WalletHub
Comprehensive vs. Collision InsuranceJan. 21, 2026Richard Custin, clinical professor of business law and ethics, spoke with WalletHub about the differences between comprehensive and collision car insurance.
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Richard Custin, Knauss School of Business
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HBCU Buzz
Meet the 2025 HBCU Changemaker Fellows at the Kroc SchoolJan. 20, 2026HBCU Buzz featured the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies' 2025 HBCU Changemaker Fellows, which provides full graduate support for HBCU seniors and alumni to study innovation, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and community transformation.
KPBS
Reflecting on Trump's Policies a Year into his Second TermJan. 20, 2026Casey Dominguez, department chair of political science and international relations, was a guest on KPBS' Midday Edition to talk about President Trump's policies in his second term.
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Casey Dominguez, College of Arts and Sciences
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Telemundo 20
Revisa Casos de Presos Que Alegan Ser InocentesJan. 19, 2026Telemundo 20 spoke with Justin Brooks, professor of practice, about the launch of USD's new Innocence Clinic.
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Justin Brooks, School of Law
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NBC 7
Pentagon Sends Troops to the Middle East as Tensions RiseJan. 19, 2026Darren Kew, dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, talked to NBC 7 about the developing situation in Iran and the geopolitical dynamics at play.
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Darren Kew, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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CBS 8
Immigration Bill Seeks Tighter Controls on Federal Agents' Use of ForceJan. 17, 2026Tammy Lin, professor of practice, spoke to CBS about a new law being proposed by a local congressperson.
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Tammy Lin, School of Law
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NBC 7
Innocence Clinic Launches at USD to Help Innocent People Behind BarsJan. 16, 2026NBC 7 talked to Justin Brooks, professor of practice, about the launch of USD's Innocence Clinic.
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Justin Brooks, School of Law
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