USD Commencement 2026

3,500 students were awarded their diplomas across six exciting ceremonies. Watch a recap of the big weekend.

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

This year's winner of President for a Day is a champion of mental health.

Across the venue, USD’s footprint was both visible and intentional. The Torero Fan Zone created a central hub for connection, where families interacted with student-athletes and coaches, while a wide range of campus partners — including CAS, the Hahn School of Nursing, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, School of Law Legal Clinics, College Corps and the Mulvaney Center, as well as USD Athletics and Associated Student Government — engaged attendees through hands-on activities and community-centered programming.

USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD

Watch a 3-minute video highlighting USD's appearances in the media for the month of February 2026

What you need to know this week at USD

What you need to know this week at USD

What you need to know this week at USD

USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD

Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of January 2026.

University of San Diego faculty light the way forward through teaching, research, and scholarship. Maren Mossman, Clare Booth Luce assistant professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, teaches courses ranging from introductory courses to advanced quantum and optics labs.