The annual event showcases undergraduate research conducted over the summer.

Hundreds of people gathered for an afternoon of great wine and fundraising for student scholarships.

The renowned Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program was recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the best drama schools in the world in an article published in May 2026.

The 70,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility was made possible by Donald and Darlene Shiley's generosity.

USD students met with donors for the annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon, where the focus was on giving that makes study abroad possible.

When Assistant Professor of Languages, Cultures and Literatures Karen López Alonzo, PhD, reflects on teaching, she thinks about salsa dancing. Not the choreography, but the feeling — moving with confidence, understanding the rhythm instinctively and expressing something deeply-rooted. It’s the same experience she hopes to create for heritage Spanish speakers in her classrooms at the University of San Diego.

The USD College of Arts and Sciences released its third annual Arts & Sciences magazine this fall. In the pages of this magazine, you will explore the impact of the liberal arts, discover current faculty research, and be inspired by student, faculty and alumni spotlights. Guiding a Generation of Quantum Thinkers: Maren Mossman Welcomes Curiosity and Community in her Classroom by Jade Terry Maren Mossman, PhD, is a Clare Boothe Luce assistant professor of physics and biophysics at the University of San Diego. When Mossman talks about quantum physics, she lights up, whether she’s describing atoms at absolute zero or remembering a student’s “aha” moment during office hours. Mossman brings the wonders of quantum science within reach for her students.

The USD College of Arts and Sciences released its third annual Arts & Sciences magazine this fall. In the pages of this magazine, you will explore the impact of the liberal arts, discover current faculty research, and be inspired by student, faculty and alumni spotlights. Branches of Belonging: Edward “Teddy” Montague Finds Fulfillment Through Campus Community and Commitments by Eduard Hovhannisyan Teddy Montague is both a mathematics major and a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC), two paths that might seem worlds apart. Before formulas or formations shaped his future, Montague’s first inroad to campus life came through athletics. During his first year living in Camino Hall, he noticed that several of his hallmates played on the rugby team, and their welcoming presence left an impression. “They’d always be really respectful and cool whenever you talked to them,” says Montague, “they were very down to earth.” Inspired by that energy, he joined the team and found a fast track to community.