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October 2019

Office Hours: Erika Cameron, PhD, SOLES Associate Professor, CMFT Dept. ChairTuesday, October 22, 2019post has video
For Erika Cameron, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences and department chair of the Counseling and…
Nonprofit Institute Annual Report on Local Nonprofits and Philanthropy is ReleasedMonday, October 21, 2019post has photos
The seventh annual State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Summit in San Diego is a must-attend event for many reasons. On Oct. 18, shortly aft…
'Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection' Art Exhibit Highlights Prints & Pinot, Lecture/Reception EventsFriday, October 18, 2019post has photos
The College of Arts and Sciences, University Galleries and the University of San Diego Alumni Association co-hosted the fall semester's Prin…
Trust and The Nonprofit SectorTuesday, October 15, 2019
This is a big week for The Nonprofit Institute. Once each year, we release our State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy report at our annual Sum…
September Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteWednesday, October 9, 2019
Happy fall, everyone! School is back in full swing and we have not slowed down one bit. Please see our updates below.…

September 2019

The Nonprofit Institute's Commitment to Building the Next Generation of Outdoor LeadersMonday, September 30, 2019
Happy fall, everyone! School is back in full swing and we have not slowed down one bit. Please see our updates below.…
Graduate Admissions Process at US UniversitiesFriday, September 27, 2019
Join SOLES Director of Admissions, Dahlia Najor and other Admissions professionals at the Education USA Grad Fair in Ho Chi Minh City as the…
USD Students Help Pass New Legislation to Tackle Social Justice IssueThursday, September 26, 2019
SB 159, a new law for HIV prevention that addresses social justice concerns in healthcare for individuals at risk of HIV exposure, is awaiti…
SOLES Introduces Center for Restorative JusticeTuesday, September 3, 2019
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences recently appointed David Karp, PhD as Professor of Leadership and Director of a new Center f…
Torero Tidbits: Grad Student Welcoming; Welcome Black Week; Construction; Sunday Mass ChangesMonday, September 2, 2019
University of San Diego administrators, faculty, staff and fellow Toreros are spending a lot of time this Labor Day weekend getting undergra…
August Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteSunday, September 1, 2019
It is back to school and we are excited to have several new graduate assistants starting with us! Please see our updates below.…

August 2019

Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education Receives $580,000 for Social Good Innovation with Teens, TeachersFriday, August 30, 2019
The Institute unveiled Pactful™ at their recent conference, EDInnovateLive 2019, attended by over 200 educational innovators throughou…
Jacobs Institute, SOLES Awarded $1,009,801 by the National Science FoundationFriday, August 30, 2019
Jacobs Institute, SOLES: Yaoran Li, PhD, Managing Researcher/Principal Investigator, and Vitaliy Popov, PhD, Associate Director of Research…
Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps New Student OrientationFriday, August 30, 2019
From August 20-23, the Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps Unit San Diego conducted its annual New Student Orientation. The Midshipmen Can…
City of San Diego Nonprofit Academy Workshop SeriesTuesday, August 27, 2019
The Nonprofit Institute and The City of San Diego are proud to present The City of San Diego Nonprofit Academy Fall Workshop Series. This se…
SOLES Goes International: The 2019 Summer Abroad RecapMonday, August 26, 2019
Over the course of the Summer, SOLES students were seen across the globe from Brazil to Oxford to Spain and more! As part of the numerous pr…
USD Receives $1.23 Million Grant for Opioid Use DisordersWednesday, August 21, 2019
The University of San Diego was recently awarded a $1.23 million federal grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). T…
USD Project “VisMO” Receives $1Million NSF Research Award Thursday, August 15, 2019
The University of San Diego’s Project VisMO was recently awarded a grant of $1,009,801 from the National Science Foundation, EHR Core …
Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education Receives $580,000 for Social Good Innovation with Teens, TeachersWednesday, August 7, 2019
The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education in the School of Leadership and Education Science (SOLES) has received an additional $580,0…
Importance of Taking Risks Key Message of EDInnovateLive 2019Friday, August 2, 2019post has video
From the presidential debate stage to the family dinner table, education is widely held as one of the most important issues for the future.…
July Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteThursday, August 1, 2019
Here are The Nonprofit Institute's updates for the month of July:…

July 2019

Torero Tidbits: Steubenville Conference; EDInnovate Live; Clancy Nominated for NCAA HonorWednesday, July 24, 2019
The University of San Diego will be the weekend host site for more than 4,000 Catholic high school students as the 17th annual Steubenville …
SOLES presents EDInnovateLive 2019!Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Join us for the first annual conference of EDInnovateLive 2019! Get inspired by engaging keynote speakers representing leading changemakers,…
SOLES presents EDInnovateLive 2019!Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Join us for the first annual conference of EDInnovateLive 2019! Get inspired by engaging keynote speakers representing leading changemakers,…
Hansen Summer Institute's 10th Cohort Defines Spirit of Global ChangemakersThursday, July 4, 2019post has photos
Cesar Arcaya Hernandez and Tin-Pui Timothy Tung are young, inspiring college men, respectable and honorable people. Their personal aspiratio…
June Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteMonday, July 1, 2019
From being on the news to hosting all kinds of events, we have been very busy here at The Nonprofit Institute. Please see our updates below.…
SOLES Alumnus Dan Tillapaugh '12 Ph.D. Releases New Book "Men & Masculinities"Monday, July 1, 2019
SOLES Alumnus Dan Tillapaugh '12 Ph.D., Leadership Studies, co-wrote "Men & Masculinities", which was released last month. Here's what s…

June 2019

SOLES Alumna is Named First Female President of the U.S. Naval War CollegeWednesday, June 19, 2019
On Friday, June 14, it was announced that Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield would be the first ever female president of the U.S. Naval War Colleg…
Announcing Round Two E2E Incubator Microgrant RecipientsThursday, June 13, 2019
The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education (JI) is proud to announce Round 2 microgrant funding of eight STEAM-based projects that are…
USD and the Equinox Project at The Nonprofit Institute Release the 2019 San Diego Regional Quality of Life DashboardWednesday, June 12, 2019
Launched in August 2010, the first San Diego Regional Quality of Life Dashboard was released to shine a spotlight on questions that truly ma…
May Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteSaturday, June 1, 2019
Hope your summer is starting out great! We have been busy, busy busy here at The Nonprofit Institute, and we're excited to spread the word a…

May 2019

Undergraduate Nonprofit Students Complete Project for Old Town FoundationMonday, May 20, 2019
Teresa VanHorn's Lead 355s: Nonprofit Seminar in Fundraising completed an applied project for the Old Town San Diego Foundation and presente…
Law, SOLES, PCE Kick Off USD's Commencement Season This WeekendFriday, May 17, 2019
The University of San Diego’s 2019 Commencement ceremonies — with some 2,600 graduating students — will take place over tw…
News 8: SOLES Graduates Celebrate Accomplishments at 2019 CommencementWednesday, May 15, 2019post has video
On May 15th, 2019, graduates from USD's School of Leadership & Education Sciences cheered and celebrated at the 2019 commencement held…
Poetry Collaboration with Kearny High School StudentsWednesday, May 15, 2019
Thanks to a microgrant provided by USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences' (SOLES) E2E Incubator, Alcala Review editorial s…
2019 Outstanding Students of the Year: Department of Learning and TeachingSaturday, May 11, 2019
Outstanding Student of Year Awards for 2019 MCC 1-Year Program: Multiple Subject: JamieLouise D. Stinson Single Subject: Cassandra M. …
Honors Convocation Celebrates Top, Special AchievementsThursday, May 9, 2019post has photos
Commencement is still a few weeks away, but one of the sure signs May has arrived is when students in the upcoming graduating class at the U…
Office Hours: Suzanne Stolz, EdD, SOLES Assistant Professor of Special EducationTuesday, May 7, 2019post has video
None of us have all the answers, but for Suzanne Stolz, EdD, an assistant professor of special education at the University of San Diego, cla…
23rd Annual Easter Backpack Project a SuccessFriday, May 3, 2019
Students in Teresa Van Horn's undergraduate Nonprofit Leadership program brought smiles to children living in Kinship Foster care on Easter …
4th Annual Leadership Mentor Recognition DinnerWednesday, May 1, 2019
The 4th Annual Leadership Mentor Dinner was held on Wednesday, April 24th at La Gran Terraza. Mentors and students came together for a…
April Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteWednesday, May 1, 2019
Here are The Nonprofit Institute's updates from April.…

April 2019

Office of Sustainability Reflects on 2018-19 at Annual GatheringThursday, April 25, 2019
The University of San Diego’s Office of Sustainability hosted its annual appreciation gathering, having a chance to look back on the s…
UNIVERSITY of SAN DIEGO to ESTABLISH INSTITUTE for the IMPLEMENTATION of MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRIESWednesday, April 24, 2019
SAN DIEGO, CA — The University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciencesrecently received a substantial grant to establ…
San Diego to Receive Multi-Year Grant From The Outdoor Foundation to Get More Kids and Families OutsideWednesday, April 17, 2019
San Diego has been chosen as one of four communities in the Outdoor Foundation’s nationwide Thrive Outside Community In…
Research Week Recap (Part Two): Meaningful Research in SOLES; Creative Collaborations; Lab CrawlSunday, April 14, 2019post has photos
The conclusion of the fourth annual Research Week at the University of San Diego last week showcased diversity, inclusion, social justice an…
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - April 2019Friday, April 5, 2019
When you want to teach children to think, you begin by treating them seriously when they are little, giving them responsibilities, talking t…
March Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteMonday, April 1, 2019
Happy Spring! Here are The Nonprofit Institute's updates from March.…

March 2019

12 USD Teams Advance to the Global Social Innovation Challenge Semi-FinalsThursday, March 28, 2019
This week, the Center for Peace and Commerce announced the 12 semi-finalist student teams that will vie for the chance to win up to $10,000 …
Learn about $3,500 E2E STEAM Microgrant April 4 at Kearny High SchoolFriday, March 22, 2019
Are you a faculty or student of USD or San Diego Unified School District? Do you have an idea for an innovative, STEAM project? …
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - March 2019Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A March Madness Lesson March Madness is a phenomenon that grips the national sports psyche from the second week of March through the first …
February Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteFriday, March 1, 2019
In the past month, The Nonprofit Institute has continued to further leading-edge research, mission-driven diverse leadership, and champ…
New Evaluating and Visualizing Impact Workshop Series!Friday, March 1, 2019
Do you struggle to evaluate the impact of your work? This workshop series from the Caster Family Center for Nonprofit & Philanthropic Re…
The City of San Diego Nonprofit Academy Wins Economic Development Collaboration Award of MeritFriday, March 1, 2019
The Nonprofit Institute and the City of San Diego will be honored with an Award of Merit by the California Association for Local Economic De…

February 2019

This program is helping fast-diversifying suburban schools promote success for all studentsFriday, February 22, 2019
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Standing in front of Ridgeview Charter Middle School in this Atlanta suburb, you can’t help but notice the …
SOLES 2nd Annual Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Excellence ShowcaseWednesday, February 20, 2019
Last year, SOLES hosted its inaugural Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Excellence Showcase. The event included 38 projects related to…
CSE’s Equinox Project and Quality of Life Dashboard Move to USD's Nonprofit InstituteFriday, February 15, 2019
The Equinox Project, a locally recognized nonpartisan civic initiative that informs and engages the public and decision-makers in creating b…
Caster Family Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Research Mentioned in San Diego Union-Tribune Article on Childcare FundingMonday, February 11, 2019
The Caster Center's research on San Diego County local childcare needs and barriers was cited in The San Diego Union-Tribune.…
January Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteMonday, February 11, 2019
In the past month, The Nonprofit Institute has continued to further leading-edge research, mission-driven diverse leadership, and champ…
Thrive Schools' Dream is a Linda Vista Connection to USDThursday, February 7, 2019post has video
Nicole Assisi '02 (BA), ’06 (Credential, MEd), was a student doing undergraduate studies and then a master's degree at the University …
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - February 2019Wednesday, February 6, 2019
President’s Day Character is the architect of achievement. - George Washington The people have a right, an indisputable, unalienable…