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SOLES Student Spotlight: Tanya Ibrahim (MA in Counseling)
Tanya Ibrahim, a current student in the MA in Counseling - School Based Clinical Counseling program, facilitated an hour-long session during a profess…
SOLES Graduate Student Writing Center
Get to know more about the SOLES Graduate Student Writing Center, the services it offers, and its founder Dr. Heather Herrera, Assistant Dean of Asses…
SOLES Alumnus Dr. Lamont Jackson, '08, '16 Selected as Interim Superintendent for SDUSD
Congratulations to SOLES alumnus Dr. Lamont Jackson, '08, '16 for being chosen as Interim Superintendent for San Diego Unified. Dr. Lamont Jackson rec…
Jesus Solis '20 (MA) Delivers Christmas Cheer to Students
Jesus Fabian Solis is a recent Master's of School Counseling graduate from the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. We caught up with him abou…
Dr. Cameron Awarded the WACES Professional Service Award
Dr. Erika Cameron, Associate Professor and Department Chair for Counseling and Marital & Family Therapy, recently received the WACES Professional …
The Department of Leadership Studies Coaching Program is Awarded a Contract with Maxwell Air Force Base
The Leadership Studies Department is happy to announce they were awarded a contract with Maxwell Air Force Base to provide training in leadership coac…
Q&A with Associate Dean Dr. Sarina Molina
We continue our Q&A series but this time we get to hear from SOLES Associate Dean and Associate Professor Dr. Sarina Molina.…
SOLES Takes Action on Anti-Racism
The killing of George Floyd over the summer was a tragic and pivotal moment that placed a renewed spotlight on racial injustices in this country. This…
Professor Spotlight on Dr. Suzanne Stolz and Lead4Inclusion
We sat down to get to know a little more about Assistant Professor and Director of the Johnson Fellows program Suzanne Stolz, EdD and the Teacher Lead…
Q & A with Interim Dean Dr. Joi Spencer
We continue our Q&A series with Interim Dean Dr. Joi Spencer.…
SOLES-Giving Thank you!
SOLES-Giving is an annual drive where students, faculty and staff donate items of need, such as hygiene products, to the Monarch School. The Monarch S…
SOLES Alumnae Recently Featured in SDVoyager
SOLES alumnae Jen Fisher '13 and Loretta Turner '20 were recently featured by SDVoyager as two of San Diego's Most Inspiring Stories. Jen gradu…
Global Study Rankings
During International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, 2020, nationwide university global study/study abroad rankings were announced. For the firs…
The Nonprofit Institute at USD Shares the 2020 State of Local Nonprofits and Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday
As San Diegans prepare to support nonprofits today on Giving Tuesday, The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego (USD) is sharing the annu…
COVID-19’s Staggering Economic Impact On The Arts In San Diego
Laura Deitrick, associate director of the Nonprofit Institute, spoke with KPBS about a recent report conducted by the University of San Diego and the …
Dr. Lea Hubbard Research Featured in Education Week
Dr. Lea Hubbard, Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership Studies, was one of the researchers behind a new report that looked at how differ…
Dr. Erika Cameron Wins Counseling Vision and Innovation Award
Dr. Erika Cameron, Associate Professor & Department Chair was recently nominated and won the award for the Association for Counselor Education and…
SOLES Faculty Research Grants 2020-2021
The Faculty Research Grant program supports scholarly activities that meet SOLES’ mission, vision, and/or strategic priorities. In addition, the…
John Hinck '18 (PhD) Wins SAGE Most Publishable Leadership Education Paper
SOLES alumnus Dr. John Hinck and his colleague Dr. Steven Davis were recently named winner of the 2020 SAGE Most Publishable Leadership Education Pape…
Nonprofit Institute at USD Releases 2020 San Diego Regional Quality of Life Dashboard
Just a few days before the upcoming election, The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego (USD) shared the latest data from The Equinox Pro…
Elizabeth Castillo '10 (MA) '16 (PhD) Awarded 2020 Ideas Worth Teaching Award From the Aspen Institute's Business and Society Program
SOLES double alumna (as well as USD undergraduate alumna) Dr. Elizabeth Castillo was recently awarded the Aspen Institute’s Business & Socie…
Amanda Nelson '19 (MA) Named One of SD Metro's 40 Under 40
SOLES alumna Amanda Nelson was recently named one of SD Metro Magazine's 40 Under 40 for 2020. She received her Master's in Nonprofit Leadership and M…
Jennifer Jones '08 (MA) '15 (PhD) Receives UMD Do Good Institute & ARNOVA Global Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Award
SOLES double alumna Dr. Jennifer Jones recently received the 2020 UMD Do Good Institute& ARNOVA Global Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Award…
Q&A with Interim Dean Spencer
We took a few moments to get to know our new leader, Dr. Joi Spencer. You can also join Dr. Spencer for a live discussion at SOLES Commun…
COVID-19 Connects SOLES Counseling Students with Seniors from Saint Brigid Home Ministry
Following the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders issued in March, graduate students from the University of San Diego have been volunteering with the Saint B…
Dr. Erika Cameron speaks with NBC 7 about USD Offering Affordable Tele-Mental Health Counseling
Erika Cameron, Associate Professor and Department Chair for Counseling and Marital & Family Therapy, spoke with NBC 7 San Diego on the importance …
Dean Joi Spencer on KUSI Discussing Racial Justice Panel
Dean Joi Spencer on KUSI News discussing a two-day panel for teachers and school administrators focused on racial justice in education on September 2n…
Scholarships Available to Actively Enrolled Students
The USD Alumni Association has several scholarships available to actively enrolled students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Apply before October 5, …
USD Food Pantry Open for the Fall Semester
USD Food Pantry and Torero Closet are up and running for the fall semester. These resources are located in room 116 of the Hahn University Center.&nbs…
alejandrx cervantes '18 (MA) Helps Form Solve for X Mutual Aid
Solve for X (SFX) Mutual Aid was founded in March 2020, in response to COVID-19, to directly center and provide resources for Queer and Trans Black, I…