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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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The San Diego Union-Tribune

USD’s Oliver Tarvet Pulls off Wimbledon Upset, Credits Toreros’ Coach, Teammates

Monday, June 30, 2025

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on USD Tennis player Oliver Tarvet's straight-set victory in his Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon and how Tarvet credits his USD experience in helping him get to that level.…

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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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The San Diego Union-Tribune
USD Opens Training Camp With Big Expectations on Football FieldJul. 31, 2025USD Football Coach Brandon Moore spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune about his expectations for the season.
News Nation
Economic Growth Stronger Than ExpectedJul. 30, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on News Nation to discuss a variety of finance topics like interest rates and economic growth.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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WalletHub
The Best Secured Credit Cards of August 2025Jul. 30, 2025Andrew MacDonald, adjunct professor of finance, gave WalletHub readers insights about the security deposits behind secured credit cards.
NewsNation
Fed's Decision on Interest RatesJul. 29, 2025Mitch Roschelle, visiting professor at the Knauss School of Business, talked to NewsNation about how inflation is influencing the Fed's decision on interest rate cuts.
El Heraldo de Mexico
Binational Security Demands Balance and its MissingJul. 28, 2025Topher McDougal, professor of economic development, spoke with El Heraldo de Mexico to discuss his research on the flow of firearms from the U.S. to Mexico and its impact.
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Topher McDougal, Kroc School
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10 News
Local Economist Discusses Trade Deal ImpactJul. 28, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, was a guest on 10 News to discuss what the recent tariff on European goods could mean for local consumers.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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CBS8
Beef Prices Hit Record High as Restaurants and Meat-lovers Feel the SqueezeJul. 28, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, shared perspective with CBS 8 about the reasoning behind a rise in beef prices.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Voice of San Diego
How CEQA Reforms Will Impact Homebuilding in San DiegoJul. 25, 2025Mary Jo Wiggins, professor of law, spoke with the Voice of San Diego to share more insight on how updates to the California Environmental Quality Act will impact housing locally.
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Mary Jo Wiggins, School of Law
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Poets & Quants
Brian Tietje Takes The Reins At San Diego’s Knauss SchoolJul. 25, 2025Poets and Quants highlighted that Brian Tietje is the new dean of the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Ways to Save and Get Proper Car InsuranceJul. 25, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on FOX 6 Milwaukee to discuss ways to save and get the car insurance you need.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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Record Gazette
Beaumont Names New Police ChiefJul. 25, 2025The Record Gazette covered the appointment of Chris Ramos, an alum of USD's LEPSL program, as Beaumont's new police chief.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Should Recent College Graduates Consider Cities Outside San Diego?Jul. 25, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, talked to The San Diego Union-Tribune about how the job market and cost of living in San Diego should impact recent graduates' decision-making.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
RSF Women’s Fund Grant to Jump Start Perinatal Nurse Specialty Training at USD Hahn School of NursingJul. 24, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted a grant that The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences received that will implement a graduate-level program to train Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) "who play a crucial role in managing high-risk pregnancies and improving maternal and infant outcomes."
The San Diego Union-Tribune
USD Announces Plans to Add New Sport, Build On-Campus ‘Beach’Jul. 23, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune shared the recent news that USD will introduce women's beach volleyball in fall 2026.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Brian Tietje Takes Over as Business Dean at University of San DiegoJul. 23, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Dr. Brian Tietje starting his new role as dean of USD's Knauss School of Business.
KQED
‘No One in Public Media Is Safe’: KQED Layoffs Underscore Peril of Federal DefundingJul. 20, 2025Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, talked to KQED about pulling federal funding for public media.
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Nik Usher, College of Arts and Sciences
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
The Fine Print on San Diego’s 101 Ash DealJul. 20, 2025Norm Miller, professor emeritus, talked to The San Diego Union-Tribune about the complexities in the proposed 60-year lease agreement involving 101 Ash St.
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Norm Miller, Knauss School of Business
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
‘Willing to do the Work’: How South County Made One of Nora Vargas’ Biggest Critics her SuccessorJul. 20, 2025Carl Luna, political science professor, provided insight to The San Diego Union-Tribune on the South County's political changes.
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Carl Luna, College of Arts and Sciences
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Univision San Diego
Conferencia Anual "STEAM" Para Niños en la Universidad de San DiegoJul. 20, 2025Univision San Diego informó sobre la Conferencia Juvenil y Comunitaria STEAM del Instituto Jacobs, un evento educativo gratuito para la comunidad.
Education Times
University of San Diego Launches Online Master’s Programmes for Indian Working ProfessionalsJul. 19, 2025Education Times reported on the launch of online master's degree programs in technology that are now available to Indian working professionals.

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