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SOLES Introduces Center for Restorative Justice
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences recently appointed David Karp, PhD as Professor of Leadership and Director of a new Center for Restorative Justice. The Center promotes research, teaching, training, and technical assistance for restorative justice projects in higher education as well as K-12 schools, communities, and the criminal justice system.
SOLES Goes International: The 2019 Summer Abroad Recap
Over the course of the Summer, SOLES students were seen across the globe from Brazil to Oxford to Spain and more! As part of the numerous programs tha…
USD Receives $1.23 Million Grant for Opioid Use Disorders
The University of San Diego was recently awarded a $1.23 million federal grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant i…
Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education Receives $580,000 for Social Good Innovation with Teens, Teachers
The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education in the School of Leadership and Education Science (SOLES) has received an additional $580,000 commitm…
Importance of Taking Risks Key Message of EDInnovateLive 2019
From the presidential debate stage to the family dinner table, education is widely held as one of the most important issues for the future.…
SOLES presents EDInnovateLive 2019!
Join us for the first annual conference of EDInnovateLive 2019! Get inspired by engaging keynote speakers representing leading changemakers, researche…
SOLES presents EDInnovateLive 2019!
Join us for the first annual conference of EDInnovateLive 2019! Get inspired by engaging keynote speakers representing leading changemakers, researche…
Hansen Summer Institute's 10th Cohort Defines Spirit of Global Changemakers
Cesar Arcaya Hernandez and Tin-Pui Timothy Tung are young, inspiring college men, respectable and honorable people. Their personal aspiration is a sha…
June Updates from The Nonprofit Institute
From being on the news to hosting all kinds of events, we have been very busy here at The Nonprofit Institute. Please see our updates below.…
SOLES Alumnus Dan Tillapaugh '12 Ph.D. Releases New Book "Men & Masculinities"
SOLES Alumnus Dan Tillapaugh '12 Ph.D., Leadership Studies, co-wrote "Men & Masculinities", which was released last month. Here's what some higher…
SOLES Alumna is Named First Female President of the U.S. Naval War College
On Friday, June 14, it was announced that Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield would be the first ever female president of the U.S. Naval War College. …
Announcing Round Two E2E Incubator Microgrant Recipients
The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education (JI) is proud to announce Round 2 microgrant funding of eight STEAM-based projects that are a collabo…
USD and the Equinox Project at The Nonprofit Institute Release the 2019 San Diego Regional Quality of Life Dashboard
Launched in August 2010, the first San Diego Regional Quality of Life Dashboard was released to shine a spotlight on questions that truly matter to Sa…
May Updates from The Nonprofit Institute
Hope your summer is starting out great! We have been busy, busy busy here at The Nonprofit Institute, and we're excited to spread the word about all t…
Undergraduate Nonprofit Students Complete Project for Old Town Foundation
Teresa VanHorn's Lead 355s: Nonprofit Seminar in Fundraising completed an applied project for the Old Town San Diego Foundation and presented a report…
Law, SOLES, PCE Kick Off USD's Commencement Season This Weekend
The University of San Diego’s 2019 Commencement ceremonies — with some 2,600 graduating students — will take place over two weekends…
News 8: SOLES Graduates Celebrate Accomplishments at 2019 Commencement
On May 15th, 2019, graduates from USD's School of Leadership & Education Sciences cheered and celebrated at the 2019 commencement held at the Je…
2019 Outstanding Students of the Year: Department of Learning and Teaching
Outstanding Student of Year Awards for 2019 MCC 1-Year Program: Multiple Subject: JamieLouise D. Stinson Single Subject: Cassandra M. Daniel …
Office Hours: Suzanne Stolz, EdD, SOLES Assistant Professor of Special Education
None of us have all the answers, but for Suzanne Stolz, EdD, an assistant professor of special education at the University of San Diego, classroom dis…
4th Annual Leadership Mentor Recognition Dinner
The 4th Annual Leadership Mentor Dinner was held on Wednesday, April 24th at La Gran Terraza. Mentors and students came together for an evening …
UNIVERSITY of SAN DIEGO to ESTABLISH INSTITUTE for the IMPLEMENTATION of MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRIES
SAN DIEGO, CA — The University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciencesrecently received a substantial grant to establish the Ca…
San Diego to Receive Multi-Year Grant From The Outdoor Foundation to Get More Kids and Families Outside
San Diego has been chosen as one of four communities in the Outdoor Foundation’s nationwide Thrive Outside Community Initiative.…
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - April 2019
When you want to teach children to think, you begin by treating them seriously when they are little, giving them responsibilities, talking to them can…
March Updates from The Nonprofit Institute
Happy Spring! Here are The Nonprofit Institute's updates from March.…
Learn about $3,500 E2E STEAM Microgrant April 4 at Kearny High School
Are you a faculty or student of USD or San Diego Unified School District? Do you have an idea for an innovative, STEAM project? …
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - March 2019
A March Madness Lesson March Madness is a phenomenon that grips the national sports psyche from the second week of March through the first week of Ap…
February Updates from The Nonprofit Institute
In the past month, The Nonprofit Institute has continued to further leading-edge research, mission-driven diverse leadership, and champion the vi…
New Evaluating and Visualizing Impact Workshop Series!
Do you struggle to evaluate the impact of your work? This workshop series from the Caster Family Center for Nonprofit & Philanthropic Research wil…
The City of San Diego Nonprofit Academy Wins Economic Development Collaboration Award of Merit
The Nonprofit Institute and the City of San Diego will be honored with an Award of Merit by the California Association for Local Economic Development …
SOLES 2nd Annual Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Excellence Showcase
Last year, SOLES hosted its inaugural Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Excellence Showcase. The event included 38 projects related to diversity…