Writings, Addresses and Videos

Published Writings

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

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

The Role of Vision in Fostering Catholic Identity
Catholic Identity in Context, University of San Francisco Press, 2018

We're scaring off future Einsteins
(Appeared Mar. 17, 2017 in print and online edition of USA Today)

What I'm Reading: "Laudato Si'"
(Appeared Sept. 30, 2016 in issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education)

Convene, Cooperate, and Collaborate: How Six Colleges and Universities Came Together to Address Issues of College Access for Urban Youth
(Chapter 9 from 2015-2016 Series: Innovative Concepts to Achieve Campus Transformation)

There Is Value in Every Person
(Essay published in This I Believe: Philadelphia; as heard on the This I Believe podcast, Dec. 14, 2015)

President's Postcard

In the President's Postcard, President Harris highlights some of the great things that have happened at the University of San Diego in the past month.

March 2019: Innovating for good

February 2019: Building bridges; welcoming grandparents

January 2019: Honoring the dream; celebrating faith

"Living Our Mission" Video Series

A Word from the 2018 President for a Day Christina Saad '18 switches places with Dr. Harris for the day, and reflects on some highlights of the year. // April 2018

Taking Action to Care for Our Common Home The spirit of sustainability has deep roots at the University of San Diego in academics, in business practices and in the lives of our students. // March 2018

Sharing the Christmas spirit all year long See some of the ways our students live out the Christmas spirit all year long. // December 2017

USD Centers Bring Current Affairs, Public Policy Debate to Campus Matt Zwolinski speaks to the role of USD's Center for Ethics, Economics and Public Policy in forming students. // November 2017

Exploring the Catholic intellectual tradition The rich Catholic intellectual tradition plays a vital role in the development of our students. // October 2017

Mary Powell in the Career Development Center

Helping Toreros develop and achieve career goals, for life The Career Development Center offers incredible opportunities for students and alumni to explore career options. // September 2017

USD students Gary Couch, Nicole Abraham and Patricia Cosulich

Students Plan Purposeful Futures Meet three students ready to take their skills and passion out into the world. // May 2017

Professor Mitch Malachowski and President Harris

Students Excel Through Undergraduate Research Prof. Mitch Malachowski speaks to the incredible value of students pursuing their passion through research. // April 2017

Cheering On the Community: TJ Hodges '17 TJ Hodges believes its never too soon to get your voice out there and be heard. // March 2017

Sister Virginia Rodee, RSCJ, and Dr. Harris

USD's Annual All Faith Service is a Call to Unity Sr. Rodee shares about the rich history and meaning of USD's annual All Faith Service. // January 2017

Building Solidarity with San Diego's Homeless Cassandra Cyphers '19 on what she's learned while volunteering at a night shelter for homeless women. // December 2016

Improving Civil Discourse in Politics and in Life President Harris and Carl Luna share some thoughts on the nation’s current state of civil discourse. // October 2016

USD student Luke Garret and President James Harris

Luke Garrett '19 shares his World Youth Day experience Luke travelled to Poland over the summer for a huge gathering of young Catholics. // September 2016

The Legacy of Saint Didacus of Alcalá Ever since its founding, USD has been a community animated by a higher calling. // August 2016

Messages to the Campus Community

Admissions Investigation Update
Apr. 9, 2019

Building a More Inclusive Campus
Apr. 4, 2019

Admissions Investigation Update
Mar. 20, 2019

Attack in New Zealand
Mar. 18, 2019

Response to College Admissions Investigation
Mar. 12, 2019

Message regarding the crisis on the border
Dec. 3, 2018

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

Opening message to the campus community
Sept. 4, 2018

VP of University Advancement: Rick P. Virgin
May 23, 2018

Dr. Timothy O'Malley's retirement
Feb. 12, 2018

Spring opening message
Jan. 29, 2018

Merry Christmas from Jim and Mary Harris
Dec. 25, 2017

President's Reports

The University of San Diego continues to depend upon its many partners to assist in its mission to make the world a better place. Our enduring commitment to impact society has led to a campus-wide, collaborative focus on fostering and supporting meaningful change. Please join us in looking back at the accomplishments of the past year through the pages of the President's Report.

2018 President's Report (PDF on Issuu)

2017 President's Report (PDF on Issuu)

2016 President's Report (PDF on Issuu)

2015 President's Report (PDF on Issuu)