Office of the President

Welcome

San Diego's first Bishop Charles Buddy and Mother Rosalie Hill of the Religious of the Sacred Heart envisioned this university on a hill as a beacon of light for the Catholic intellectual tradition. With more than 8,000 students from 77 countries and 44 states, the University of San Diego is the youngest independent institution on U.S. News & World Report's top 100 universities. As one of only 44 universities in the world designated as an Ashoka Changemaker campus, our students apply their classroom learning and God-given talents to confront humanity's urgent challenges.

About President James T. Harris III

President James T. Harris III at a Fireside Chat.

President James T. Harris III at Montgomery Middle School garden in Linda Vista.

President James T. Harris III with Torero families during Ole Weekend 2015

President James T. Harris III with Will Tate in class.

President James T. Harris III at a fireside chat outside of the Hahn University Center.

President James T. Harris III at his inauguration standing between past presidents Alice B. Hayes and Mary Lyons.

Published Writings

The Role of Vision in Fostering Catholic Identity
Catholic Identity in Context, 2018

Colleges hold keys to restoring a divided America
The San Diego Union-Tribune, Apr. 7, 2017

We're scaring off future Einsteins
USA Today, Mar. 17, 2017

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Addresses

College of Arts and Sciences Commencement
May 27, 2018

Mercy College 100th Anniversary Celebration
Feb. 22, 2018

A Conversation with the Anti-Defamation League
May 2, 2017

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Campus Messages

President's Postcard for October
Nov. 5, 2018

Message regarding recent acts of violence in our nation
Oct. 29, 2018

President's Postcard for September
Oct. 3, 2018

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Upcoming Events

"Light Out of Darkness" - Christmas Tree Lighting
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 // 4:15 p.m.
President's Forum, followed by Employee Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 // 12:15 p.m.KIPJ, Room KIPJ Theatre

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Spotlight

Student and parents at the Amazing Torero Race at HFW 2018

Homecoming 2018! Watch a video recap of this year's fantastic Homecoming and Family Weekend!

OLE! Weekend 2018 Watch a video highlighting the sights and sounds of USD move-in weekend!

Students and Dr. Harris at the campus celebration for Leading Change

Celebrating the Success of Leading Change Students, faculty, staff and donors came together to celebrate the generosity and success of the Leading Change campaign.

The 2017 President's Report Please join us in looking back at the meaningful accomplishments of the past year through the pages of the 2017 President’s Report.