October 11, 2025
Fourth and Long: It is Time to Reconsider the Governance of a Uniquely American Game, College Football
President Harris authored an Op-Ed in The New York Times focused on collegiate football and the imbalance of power created by the “Power Four” conferences.
From the Archive: March 17, 2017
President Harris’ Op-Ed Reinforces the Importance of International Students at U.S. Universities
In an opinion piece published in USA Today in 2017, President James T. Harris discusses the history of international students on U.S. campuses and the valuable insights they bring to learning and research. His argument resonates today as foreign students, important community members at most universities, face barriers to earning a degree in the United States.
July 14, 2023
A Walk in the Canyon
Campus leaders need to connect authentically with the students and others whom they serve and become grounded in their situations, writes James T. Harris.
May 31, 2022
Opinion: Graduation gives us all time to think about the future
All universities must truly commit to the lifelong success of our students and take bolder action to ensure our students inherit a brighter future.
October 4, 2021
USD Ending Investments in Fossil Fuels to Align with Catholic Environmental Goals
The University of San Diego announced Monday that it will phase out investments in fossil fuels in an effort to align its endowment with the Vatican’s environmental and social goals.
September 29, 2021
The Truth About Strategic Plans
What makes one a success and another a waste of time?
August 11, 2021
Opinion: What to expect when University of San Diego reopens this fall during the pandemic
All students, faculty, staff and administrators at University of San Diego are required to be vaccinated unless they are approved for a waiver for medical or religious reasons.
July 12, 2021
San Diego universities, ghost towns not long ago, prepare to open dorms to 30,000 students
Many students and parents are angry that more housing isn’t available