News and Articles

July 2019

Torero Tidbits: New USD Trustees; 17 Faculty Get Tenure; New Alumni Board President; Employee AwardsMonday, July 1, 2019
Effective July 1, the start of the new fiscal year for the University of San Diego, the university’s Board of Trustees has added new m…

Athletics Roundup: Final Look Back at USD's 2018-19 SeasonMonday, June 17, 2019post has video
Conference championships won. Record-setting seasons and career achievements. A postseason victory that erased an obstacle that had been pre…
USD School of Business Partners with Mexico's CETYS to Offer First Master's Degree Outside U.S.Wednesday, June 12, 2019post has video
The University of San Diego’s international education presence is well-documented and its global learning outreach is extensive. But, …
Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge's $50,000 Global Finals is June 15Monday, June 10, 2019post has video
The $50,000 Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge’s Global Finals, showcasing student team finalists representing 26 universities …

Zhang, Harris Enjoy their President, Student for a Day RolesFriday, April 26, 2019post has photospost has video
Tiffany Zhang joyfully started her Thursday much earlier than expected as the 2019 University of San Diego President for a Day. The reason w…
Name Changes Aim to Build a More Inclusive USD CampusThursday, April 18, 2019post has photos
The University of San Diego’s decision to change names on multiple buildings and spaces on campus gained more visible recognition on W…
Ron & Alexis Fowler Gift Creates Social Entrepreneurship Collaboration for USD, Univ. of St. ThomasWednesday, April 17, 2019
The University of San Diego and University of St. Thomas announced today a joint initiative that will increase the scope and scale of social…
USD Approves Name Changes for Four Campus SpacesTuesday, April 9, 2019post has photos
In an effort to demonstrate inclusive excellence, the University of San Diego announced last week to rename Serra Hall to Saints Tekakwitha …
USD's 2019 President for a Day: Tiffany ZhangTuesday, April 9, 2019
The University of San Diego has officially chosen a new president — the 2019 USD President for a Day. Tiffany Zhang, a graduating seni…

Celebrating USD Research Week April 5-12Friday, March 29, 2019post has video
University of San Diego students do many things incredibly well, but one of the strongest hallmark elements of the university's educational …
Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon Celebrates Nursing and Philanthropy at Its FinestFriday, March 29, 2019post has photos
There were many reasons why Thursday was a great day at the University of San Diego. Counting the ways was as easy as looking around the Hah…
USD Hosts Continuums of Service Conference, March 6-8Tuesday, March 5, 2019
The University of San Diego will open its campus to one of the most important higher education conferences of the year and the theme, Beyond…

Family Fun for All at USD's 15th Annual Grandparents WeekendTuesday, February 26, 2019post has video
The 15th annual Grandparents Weekend, which took place Feb. 22-24 on the University of San Diego campus, was a big hit.…
Torero Tradition: USD to Host 15th Annual Grandparents Weekend Tuesday, February 19, 2019
A Torero tradition is upon us as the University of San Diego prepares to host the 15th annual gathering of grandparents and family members o…
USD Men's Basketball Program Has a Strong Pipeline to the NBAFriday, February 15, 2019post has photos
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. How’s that for a National Basketball Association (NBA) all-st…
Franciscan School of Theology to Relocate to USD CampusTuesday, February 5, 2019
The University of San Diego (USD) and the Franciscan School of Theology (FST) have announced that the FST campus, currently located on the g…
Finding Common Ground for the Hospitality of AllFriday, February 1, 2019post has video
Finding common ground offers the potential for hope, calm and peace for the world at large. When it happens, it's often the result of turnin…

Happy New Year 2019, Toreros!Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Happy New Year, Toreros! The University of San Diego sends best wishes to the entire campus community for happiness, good health and a prod…