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May 2022

Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2022: Adrielli FerrerCelebrating the Graduating Class of 2022: Adrielli Ferrer
Friday, May 20, 2022 post has video
The University of San Diego would like to congratulate all of our wonderful students who are graduating this year. We will be spotlighting s…
Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2022: Jamal OakesCelebrating the Graduating Class of 2022: Jamal Oakes
Thursday, May 19, 2022 post has video
The University of San Diego would like to congratulate all of our wonderful students who are graduating this year. We will be spotlighting s…
Graduate Commencement Ceremony I : School of Leadership and Education SciencesGraduate Commencement Ceremony I : School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Marne Foster (PhD ESJ) named 2022 Faculty - Woman of the Year from the San Diego College of Continuing EducationMarne Foster (PhD ESJ) named 2022 Faculty - Woman of the Year from the San Diego College of Continuing Education
Monday, May 16, 2022
The San Diego Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), has selected Marne Foster as the 2022 Faculty -…
USD Rugby’s Band of Brothers are Having Serious FunUSD Rugby’s Band of Brothers are Having Serious Fun
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Nicholas Classen wanted to be a part of something big when he arrived at the University of San Diego. A high school water polo player, he th…
Jessica Hanson York '13 (MA) to be Mingei International Museum's Next Executive DirectorJessica Hanson York '13 (MA) to be Mingei International Museum's Next Executive Director
Monday, May 9, 2022
On May 7, 2022, it was announced that Jessica Hanson York '13 would be the next Executive Director for the Mingei International Museum. Jess…
SOLES Faculty Grant RecipientsSOLES Faculty Grant Recipients
Monday, May 9, 2022
Congratulations to the following SOLES Faculty Research Grants (FRG) Awardees and Faculty Grant Initiative (FGI) Recipients for the 2022-202…
Living into Inclusion: DEI+A Series (Recap)Living into Inclusion: DEI+A Series (Recap)
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The USD Alumni Association and the Alumni Board of Directors presented "Living into Inclusion: DEI+A Series for Alumni" in the month of Apri…
Report: San Diego County’s child care industry is underfunded, understaffed and underusedReport: San Diego County’s child care industry is underfunded, understaffed and underused
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Three-quarters of parents also said in a recent poll that it’s hard to find affordable child care nearby…

April 2022

SOLES Conference Seeks to Deepen Research PerspectivesSOLES Conference Seeks to Deepen Research Perspectives
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The School of Leadership and Educational Sciences (SOLES) celebrated USD Research Month by hosting its 5th Annual Diversity, Inclusion, and …
Rachelle Martinez and Dr. Heather Herrera Present at TASS 2022Rachelle Martinez and Dr. Heather Herrera Present at TASS 2022
Friday, April 1, 2022
Rachelle Martinez and Dr. Heather Herrera recently presented at the 32nd annual Teaching Academic Survival and Success (TASS) Conference in …

March 2022

Bilingual Credential Prepares SOLES Students for Real-World TeachingBilingual Credential Prepares SOLES Students for Real-World Teaching
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Educating the next generation of Changemakers is at the heart of the University of San Diego’s mission. …
Department of Leadership Studies partners with Catholic Charities USADepartment of Leadership Studies partners with Catholic Charities USA
Thursday, March 17, 2022
The University of San Diego is proud to announce a partnership with Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) to provide a brand-new professional certi…
Women of Impact: Finding Where She BelongsWomen of Impact: Finding Where She Belongs
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
In high school, Alejandra González-Zúñiga dreaded being handed the auxiliary cord. She was worried the Spanish music on…
Lena Huang '19 (MA) Assists In Collaboration of Alzheimer's Association and AAPI Community ProgrammingLena Huang '19 (MA) Assists In Collaboration of Alzheimer's Association and AAPI Community Programming
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Lena Huang '19 is excited to share some upcoming programming that she is involved with through her work with the Alzheimer's Association of …
San Diego Unified Selects Lamont Jackson '08 (MA) '16 (PhD) As New SuperintendentSan Diego Unified Selects Lamont Jackson '08 (MA) '16 (PhD) As New Superintendent
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The San Diego Unified School District has announced that Dr. Lamont Jackson '08 '16 will be the new permanent Superintendent. Dr. Jackson re…
Nonprofit leaders say working with Chula Vista is like 'hitting a brick wall'Nonprofit leaders say working with Chula Vista is like 'hitting a brick wall'
Monday, March 7, 2022
If a city has trouble working with nonprofits, it’s a problem for the entire community, said Laura Deitrick, the associate director of…
Khea Pollard '18 (MA) Celebrates Grand Opening of Café X: By Any Beans NecessaryKhea Pollard '18 (MA) Celebrates Grand Opening of Café X: By Any Beans Necessary
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
SOLES alumna Khea Pollard '18 celebrated the grand opening Cafe X: By Any Beans Necessary's new store front in Sherman Heights. Khea graduat…

February 2022

2022 Inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award2022 Inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award
Thursday, February 24, 2022 post has video
On a rare, rainy afternoon, inside the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, the 2022 Inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award ceremon…
Lamont Jackson '08 (MA) '16 (PhD) is San Diego Unified Superintendent FinalistLamont Jackson '08 (MA) '16 (PhD) is San Diego Unified Superintendent Finalist
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Dr. Lamont Jackson '08 '16 is a finalist for San Diego Unified School District's Superintendent role. Dr. Jackson received his Master's in L…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Imani Safiya Francis, Clinical Mental Health CounselingSOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Imani Safiya Francis, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Monday, February 21, 2022
In observance of Black History Month, Imani Safiya Francis provides her thoughts on honoring all parts of Black history in America. Imani is…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Kayla Wilkins, Higher Education LeadershipSOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Kayla Wilkins, Higher Education Leadership
Thursday, February 17, 2022
In observance of Black History Month, Kayla Wilkins discusses Black history as something that should be celebrated year round. Kayla is a st…
Kelli Hagan '20 (MEd) Named Teacher of the YearKelli Hagan '20 (MEd) Named Teacher of the Year
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Kelli Hagan '20 was recently named Teacher of the Year for Sherman Elementary! Kelli is an Education Specialist at Sherman, which is a San D…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Dennis Maurice Dumpson, PhD in Education for Social JusticeSOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Dennis Maurice Dumpson, PhD in Education for Social Justice
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
In observance of Black History Month, Dennis Dumpson provides his insight on hearing the untold stories of Black folk. Dennis is a student i…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Francois Portee '09 (MEd), Special EducationSOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Francois Portee '09 (MEd), Special Education
Thursday, February 10, 2022
In observance of Black History Month, Francois Portee '09 shares his thoughts on voting and legislation as it affects equity in our country.…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Jamal Oakes, Clinical Mental Health CounselingSOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Jamal Oakes, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Friday, February 4, 2022
In observance of Black History Month, Jamal Oakes shares his perspective on knowing more about historical Black figures. Jamal is a student …
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Rebecca Hill, Higher Education LeadershipSOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Rebecca Hill, Higher Education Leadership
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
In observance of Black History Month, Rebecca Hill shares her perspective on the importance of celebrating Black history. Rebecca is a stude…

January 2022

SOLES Celebrates Black History MonthSOLES Celebrates Black History Month
Monday, January 31, 2022
Black History Month was founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to help correct the historical record about the cont…
SOLES Celebrates Lunar New YearSOLES Celebrates Lunar New Year
Monday, January 31, 2022
SOLES joins in celebrating Lunar New Year, February 1, 2022. Typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries, Lunar New Year (a.k.…
John Weng, PhD Candidate, Contributes to Leadership Education Book SeriesJohn Weng, PhD Candidate, Contributes to Leadership Education Book Series
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
John Weng, PhD candidate with the Department of Leadership Studies, was recently published as a contributor to an educational leadership boo…
Doctoral Candidate Ryosuke Watanabe Co-Authors Book ChapterDoctoral Candidate Ryosuke Watanabe Co-Authors Book Chapter
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Ryosuke Watanabe, a doctoral candidate with the Department of Leadership Studies, recently co-authored a chapter in the book Adaptive Leader…
Doctoral Student Caroline Walsh Publishes BookDoctoral Student Caroline Walsh Publishes Book
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Caroline Walsh is a former CIA intelligence officer, Coast Guard veteran, and current PhD student in Leadership Studies. She works at USD's …
Dr. Lee Williams Publishes New Book: Assessment in Couple Therapy, Navigating the 7 Cs of RelationshipsDr. Lee Williams Publishes New Book: Assessment in Couple Therapy, Navigating the 7 Cs of Relationships
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Dr. Lee Williams has published another book, Assessment in Couple Therapy! Dr. Williams is a Professor and the Martial and Family Therapy Pr…
Dr. Jessica J. Williams '16 (PhD) to Speak at the 2022 Equity ConferenceDr. Jessica J. Williams '16 (PhD) to Speak at the 2022 Equity Conference
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
SOLES alumna Dr. Jessica J. Williams '16 will be a speaker at the upcoming 2022 Equity Conference. Dr. Williams was a contributing es…
Greg Anglea '09 (MA) Speaks On Homeless Shelters In San DiegoGreg Anglea '09 (MA) Speaks On Homeless Shelters In San Diego
Monday, January 3, 2022
Greg Anglea '09 (MA) recently spoke with The San Diego Union Tribune about opening more homeless shelters in San Diego this year. Greg gradu…