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USD Alumnae Rewrite the Path to Tech
When Grace Daly, Monica Ramakrishnan, and Sukhpreet Bains graduated from the University of San Diego in 2015, they were three acquaintances from three different majors headed in three different directions, from finance to data science to international business.
At the Edge of It All Podcast - The Athletics Edge: The Athletics Edge: USD Associate AD's Journey to the Olympics
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Ali Gibson, Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Administration at USD.…
USD Men’s Rowing Makes Waves with First Team NIL Partnership with Nautica
In the pre-dawn light, the University of San Diego (USD) Men’s Rowing team arrived for practice at Mission Bay. But on this particular January m…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for February 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of February 2025.…
Darlene Marcos Shiley Named ‘Top 50’ donor by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has named Darlene Marcos Shiley, Chair Emerita of the University of San Diego (USD) Board of Trustees, to their exclusiv…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Raquel Martinez, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
Watch: USD News Minute for March 3
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Eileen Strempel Named Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
University of San Diego (USD) President James T. Harris III, DEd, announced Wednesday that Eileen Strempel, PhD, will be the university's next Vice Pr…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: How Traveling the World Influences a Chemistry Professor's Science
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by James Bolender, associate provost of international affairs and a professor of chemistry at the Univer…
Rooted in Legacy, Shaping Tomorrow
Growing up in two vastly different settings of the same country—Monroe, North Carolina, and South Central Los Angeles—Malcolm Williams&rsq…
USD Honors Fourth Cohort of Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award Recipients
The University of San Diego (USD) held its 4th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Impact Awards, now named the Sister Sally M. Furay Awards, in the H…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Daniel Forster, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
From Service to Science
The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering recently spoke with Nygil Lowery ‘27 (CS), a veteran who served eight years in the U.S. Navy, and asked …
Watch: USD News Minute for February 24
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Lighting The Way to 2030
The University of San Diego's Strategic Plan, Lighting the Way Forward to 2030, is a bold vision for the future, grounded in our Catholic mission and …
PHOTO: 32nd Annual All Faith Service
The University of San Diego (USD) hosted its 32nd Annual All Faith Service in the KIPJ Theatre on February 13. A cherished campus tradition that stren…
2025 Engineering Honor Awards: Recognizing Dr. Kathleen Kramer and Dr. GB Singh
Engineers Week kicked off with the 74th annual San Diego Engineers Week Awards Banquet on Tuesday, February 18. Hosted by the San Diego County Enginee…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: The Figures and Meaning Behind Black History Month
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Kyle Brooks, assistant professor of theology and religious studies.…
CAS Hosts Third Annual Cluster-Theme Symposium
Dozens of University of San Diego (USD) faculty members convened to hear thought-provoking panel discussions at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Kyle Brooks, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
Watch: USD News Minute for February 17
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School of Law Alumna Debbie Rider ʼ84 (JD) Named a 2025 Girl Scouts San Diego Cool Woman
University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations Debbie Rider '84 (JD) has been named a 2025 Girl Scouts…
At the Edge of It All Podcast - The Athletics Edge: What it Means to Play "San Diego Baseball"
This week on "At the Edge of It All: The Athletics Edge", we were joined by USD Baseball coach Brock Ungricht and senior, two-way player Austin Smith.…
Briana Burton '26 Champions Change for Those Following in Her Footsteps
When Briana “Bri” Burton was sketching treehouses in crayon as a child in Charlotte, North Carolina, she couldn't have imagined the path t…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Abigail Stepnitz
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
SDG&E Pipeline Work Near Campus Feb 10-21
The San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) will conduct natural gas pipeline inspection and maintenance work near the USD campus from Februa…
Watch: USD News Minute for February 10
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USD Law Celebrates the 45th Anniversary of Centers for Public Interest Law and Retirement of Robert C. Fellmeth
On Sunday, February 2, friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the University of San Diego (USD) campus to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the C…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: The Athletics Edge: Push and Pull of Coaching with Men's Rowing
This week, on "At the Edge of It All", Bart Thompson, head coach of USD Men's Rowing, joined us to talk about his love of coaching.…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Jacqueline Bonds, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…