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Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2022: Adrielli Ferrer
The University of San Diego would like to congratulate all of our wonderful students who are graduating this year. We will be spotlighting students fr…
Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2022: Jamal Oakes
The University of San Diego would like to congratulate all of our wonderful students who are graduating this year. We will be spotlighting students fr…
Jessica Hanson York '13 (MA) to be Mingei International Museum's Next Executive Director
On May 7, 2022, it was announced that Jessica Hanson York '13 would be the next Executive Director for the Mingei International Museum. Jessica is a 2…
SOLES Faculty Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following SOLES Faculty Research Grants (FRG) Awardees and Faculty Grant Initiative (FGI) Recipients for the 2022-2023 Academic…
Living into Inclusion: DEI+A Series (Recap)
The USD Alumni Association and the Alumni Board of Directors presented "Living into Inclusion: DEI+A Series for Alumni" in the month of April. This wa…
SOLES Conference Seeks to Deepen Research Perspectives
The School of Leadership and Educational Sciences (SOLES) celebrated USD Research Month by hosting its 5th Annual Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Jus…
Rachelle Martinez and Dr. Heather Herrera Present at TASS 2022
Rachelle Martinez and Dr. Heather Herrera recently presented at the 32nd annual Teaching Academic Survival and Success (TASS) Conference in Ft. Lauder…
Lena Huang '19 (MA) Assists In Collaboration of Alzheimer's Association and AAPI Community Programming
Lena Huang '19 is excited to share some upcoming programming that she is involved with through her work with the Alzheimer's Association of the San Di…
San Diego Unified Selects Lamont Jackson '08 (MA) '16 (PhD) As New Superintendent
The San Diego Unified School District has announced that Dr. Lamont Jackson '08 '16 will be the new permanent Superintendent. Dr. Jackson received his…
Khea Pollard '18 (MA) Celebrates Grand Opening of Café X: By Any Beans Necessary
SOLES alumna Khea Pollard '18 celebrated the grand opening Cafe X: By Any Beans Necessary's new store front in Sherman Heights. Khea graduated with he…
Lamont Jackson '08 (MA) '16 (PhD) is San Diego Unified Superintendent Finalist
Dr. Lamont Jackson '08 '16 is a finalist for San Diego Unified School District's Superintendent role. Dr. Jackson received his Master's in Leadership …
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Imani Safiya Francis, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
In observance of Black History Month, Imani Safiya Francis provides her thoughts on honoring all parts of Black history in America. Imani is a student…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Kayla Wilkins, Higher Education Leadership
In observance of Black History Month, Kayla Wilkins discusses Black history as something that should be celebrated year round. Kayla is a student in t…
Kelli Hagan '20 (MEd) Named Teacher of the Year
Kelli Hagan '20 was recently named Teacher of the Year for Sherman Elementary! Kelli is an Education Specialist at Sherman, which is a San Diego Unifi…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Dennis Maurice Dumpson, PhD in Education for Social Justice
In observance of Black History Month, Dennis Dumpson provides his insight on hearing the untold stories of Black folk. Dennis is a student in the PhD …
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Francois Portee '09 (MEd), Special Education
In observance of Black History Month, Francois Portee '09 shares his thoughts on voting and legislation as it affects equity in our country. Francois …
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Jamal Oakes, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
In observance of Black History Month, Jamal Oakes shares his perspective on knowing more about historical Black figures. Jamal is a student in the Mas…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Rebecca Hill, Higher Education Leadership
In observance of Black History Month, Rebecca Hill shares her perspective on the importance of celebrating Black history. Rebecca is a student in the …
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month was founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to help correct the historical record about the contributions …
SOLES Celebrates Lunar New Year
SOLES joins in celebrating Lunar New Year, February 1, 2022. Typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries, Lunar New Year (a.k.a. Chinese…
John Weng, PhD Candidate, Contributes to Leadership Education Book Series
John Weng, PhD candidate with the Department of Leadership Studies, was recently published as a contributor to an educational leadership book series. …
Doctoral Candidate Ryosuke Watanabe Co-Authors Book Chapter
Ryosuke Watanabe, a doctoral candidate with the Department of Leadership Studies, recently co-authored a chapter in the book Adaptive Leadership in a …
Doctoral Student Caroline Walsh Publishes Book
Caroline Walsh is a former CIA intelligence officer, Coast Guard veteran, and current PhD student in Leadership Studies. She works at USD's Military a…
Dr. Lee Williams Publishes New Book: Assessment in Couple Therapy, Navigating the 7 Cs of Relationships
Dr. Lee Williams has published another book, Assessment in Couple Therapy! Dr. Williams is a Professor and the Martial and Family Therapy Program Dire…
Dr. Jessica J. Williams '16 (PhD) to Speak at the 2022 Equity Conference
SOLES alumna Dr. Jessica J. Williams '16 will be a speaker at the upcoming 2022 Equity Conference. Dr. Williams was a contributing essayist in …
Greg Anglea '09 (MA) Speaks On Homeless Shelters In San Diego
Greg Anglea '09 (MA) recently spoke with The San Diego Union Tribune about opening more homeless shelters in San Diego this year. Greg graduated from …
Ryosuke (Reo) Watanabe Featured in the Leadership Podcast "Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders"
On December 10, 2021, Ryosuke (Reo) Watanabe was a featured guest on the podcast "Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders". Reo is currently a doctora…
The STEAM Team — engaging students through interactive and immersive learning
The STEAM Team Academy, the hugely successful brainchild of Dr Odesma Dalrymple, Dr Joi Spencer and Dr Perla Myers of the&nbs…
Marisa Aurora Quiroz '08 (MA) Selected as President and CEO of International Community Foundation
After a three month search, the International Community Foundation announced that they have selected Marisa Aurora Quioz '08 as their next President a…