ITS Employee Wins Grand Prize at Salesforce TDX HackathonCongratulations to Vivian Abey, Programmer Analyst in Information Technology Services (ITS), who was recently awarded the Grand Prize at the Salesforce TrailblazerDX (TDX) Hackathon.
New Features Added to USD's Search (including AI Mode)The University of San Diego has upgraded its primary search engine, transitioning the platform to a modern React-powered with partial AI integration.
AI Tools WorkshopsThe AI Tools Workshops are designed to enhance productivity and streamline everyday workflows.
Introducing the New USD News Center and MyPostingsUSD is pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned USD News Center and the new MyPostings system, a comprehensive update that transforms how content is created, managed and experienced across the USD website.
Chrome Split View: Streamline Your USD WorkflowGoogle Chrome's new Split View feature allows users to view two tabs side by side in a single window — a simple update that offers significant benefits for University of San Diego faculty, students and staff.
USD Launches NSF-Funded Project Enhancing Research CollaborationThe University of San Diego, in partnership with Elon University and Pepperdine University, is spearheading a National Science Foundation-funded initiative called ResDataNexus. The infrastructure and analytics model is designed to help emerging research institutions (ERIs) more effectively monitor research outputs, expenditures and grant activity.
ITS HelpDesk RelocationITS is pleased to share that after many years of operating from UC 117, our Help Desk has officially relocated to Maher Hall 187 starting July 28, 2025.
USD Adopts Google AI Products for Campus UseThe University of San Diego has announced the immediate adoption of Google's artificial intelligence products as the institution's preferred AI toolkit, citing enhanced security and seamless integration with existing Google Workspace applications.
LDC Team Wins 2025 Academic Excellence AwardsUSD’s Learning Design Center (LDC) has earned distinguished recognition at Instructure's first-ever Academic Excellence Awards , securing two prestigious placements in the "Outstanding Course" category. The awards, which celebrate exceptional educators and innovative programs worldwide, highlight USD's commitment to educational excellence and innovative learning design.
Changes to the MyUSDStudent PortalWe are excited to announce an important update to the MyUSDStudent portal for authorized users, scheduled for Monday, November 4. While no immediate action is required on your part, we want to ensure you are informed about these changes in case students or authorized users have questions.
Introducing the New Torero Hub Website at the University of San DiegoThe University of San Diego is excited to announce the launch of the new Torero Hub website which houses all the non-academic resources and support services available to USD's new and current undergraduate, transfer and graduate students.
USD Launches New Library CatalogThe University of San Diego is pleased to announce its new library catalog , a robust platform that provides faceted access to all USD library holdings.
USD Transitions to Microsoft Bing for Campus SearchIn a move to continue to modernize its web infrastructure and improve the search experience for students, faculty and visitors, the University of San Diego has transitioned the campus website to use Microsoft Bing as the primary search engine .
USD 2.0: New School of Law Website LaunchesThe University of San Diego (USD) is proud to announce the launch of its new School of Law website on Thursday, April 4. This milestone event not only showcases the school's commitment to providing a streamlined and user-friendly online experience but also marks the completion of ITS’ Camino transitions, an initiative that retrofitted all websites within the www domain to a new React-driven framework, providing a unified user experience across the institution.
Google Drive Personal File RemovalThe USD campus recently received an instructional bulletin sent by General Counsel and Information Technology Services detailing information about USD Policy 2.5.1 which prohibits storing personal files such as videos, photos and other documents on USD systems in order to assure the integrity of our systems and minimize costs.
A New Website for Information Technology ServicesThe University of San Diego (USD) launched a new Information Technology Services (ITS) website on June 5, 2023, with a host of new features and improvements that are sure to make the site more user-friendly and efficient. The new ITS website is designed to enhance the user experience, with a focus on making it easier for students, faculty, and staff to find the information they need quickly and efficiently.
Instructional Designers from the LDC Win Exemplary Course AwardInstructional Designers, Alina Mitchell and Heather Leslie, from USD’s Learning Design Center received the Exemplary Course Award for the course EDUC-519: Instructional Design for Teacher Leaders in the online Master of Education (M.Ed.) program. Alina was the Subject Matter Expert and Instructor and Heather was the Instructional Designer for the course.
USD 2.0: New Knauss School of Business Website LaunchesThe University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business is the latest academic website to launch as part of USD’s online presence. The all-new website launched on Wednesday, February 22.
USD 2.0: New SOLES Website LaunchesThe University of San Diego's complete website redesign, known as USD 2.0, is seeing its latest milestone: A new website for the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES), which went live on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
USD 2.0: New Engineering Website LaunchesThe University of San Diego's complete website redesign, known as USD 2.0, has seen its latest launch: A new website for the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering , which went live on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
USD 2.0: New CAS Website LaunchesThe University of San Diego's complete website redesign and overhaul, known as USD 2.0, saw its latest milestone: the launch of the new College of Arts and Sciences website on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
USD 2.0: Next Phase in Full SwingFollowing on the heels of a successful University of San Diego website launch in late October 2020 comes the next major web release: a new website for the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies . The new virtual presence for the Kroc School and its programs, institute and students debuts on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Introducing a New sandiego.eduMore than just a website redesign, the USD 2.0 web project is a complete reimagining of USD's digital space. In fall 2020, the university launched a new USD home page , a new USD main website and new websites for the Undergraduate and Graduate Admission offices. The go-live was the culmination of nearly two years of collaborative work with stakeholders from across the university and delivered a web presence that will be sustainable for USD’s future web needs.
New Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science Website LaunchedA new School of Nursing website has launched at the University of San Diego, aiming to deliver information to prospective undergraduate students of the school.
Online Instruction is a Way of Life for USD School of Business Professor Simon CroomThis past Monday was a big day for everyone at the University of San Diego. It marked a complete shift in way classes are taught across all disciplines. Teaching in the classroom, in a lab or in any other setting where faculty and students were together in person was suddenly not an option.
Alumni Owners of La Finquita Winery & Vineyard Work Hard to Taste SuccessTwelve years later, Jess Koehler, co-owner of Ramona’s La Finquita Winery and Vineyard , can laugh about it. Her reaction to the first sip of wine she had after turning 21? "I thought it was disgusting. I quickly chased it with a sip of a vodka-mixed drink. And now, I own a winery."
New School of Engineering Website LaunchedA new School of Engineering website has launched at the University of San Diego, aiming to deliver information to prospective undergraduate students of the school.
New School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) Website LaunchedA new School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) website has launched at the University of San Diego, aiming to deliver information to prospective graduate and undergraduate students of the school.
New School of Business Website LaunchedThe new School of Business website at the University of San Diego aims to deliver information to prospective students exploring graduate or undergraduate business degrees and career options.
New Kroc School of Peace Studies Website LaunchedThe new Kroc School of Peace Studies website at the University of San Diego aims to deliver information to prospective students looking to make an impact in peace and justice.
USD Wins Best in Class for New College of Arts and Sciences WebsiteOn March 14, 2016, University of San Diego was awarded Best in Class for excellence in the design, development and implementation of the College of Arts and Sciences website in the Education category.