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

Being Homeless Sticks with You (Audio)
Homeless in San Diego Podcast, 2018

ACCU Interview
@ the Helm, The ACCU Blog on Leadership, 2018

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

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Addresses

President's Forum
Mar. 20, 2019 (Video; USDOne login required)

President's Forum: Envisioning 2024 Update
Dec. 19, 2018 (Video; USDOne login required)

College of Arts and Sciences Commencement
May 27, 2018

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Campus Messages

Admissions Investigation Update
Mar. 20, 2019

Attack in New Zealand
Mar. 18, 2019

Response to College Admissions Investigation
Mar. 12, 2019

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Upcoming Events

President for a Day
Thursday, April 25, 2019

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Spotlight

Calling all undergradutes: Apply to be President for a Day

Apply to be 2019 President for a Day On Thursday, April 25, one undergraduate student will switch places with Dr. Harris and experience life as the University of San Diego president. Apply today; applications are open through March 20.

The 2018 President's Report Please join us in looking back at the meaningful accomplishments of the past year through the pages of the 2018 President’s Report.

USD's Immaculata tower and the Christmas tree in the foreground

Tree Lighting Ceremony: Let Your Light Shine, Help Others "As we anticipate the birth of our Savior, whose light shines upon us all, let us move from darkness into light and, in turn, let our light shine for others through the glory of God."