Stopping Homelessness
Academic Excellence - Spring 2023NEWEST LEGAL CLINIC AIMS TO HELP THE UNHOUSED
The Housing Rights Project at USD was founded in December 2021 to provide pro bono legal services to underserved populations facing homelessness in San Diego County. In January 2023, the … Read More
A Common Bond
Alumni - Spring 2023ALUMNI PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW PODCAST
Sometimes big ideas can come from simple, everyday moments — at least that’s how USD alumnus Vince Moiso ’95 (BA) came to create The CEO Podcast with fellow entrepreneur Scott De Long. … Read More
Spring 2023 Class Notes
Alumni - Spring 20231950s
[1958]
NADINE THOMAS (BA) writes, “Hi, from Aiken, South Carolina! I moved from a big house to small one just around the corner. My son still lives in Seattle, and we had … Read More
Dreams Do Come True
Alumni - Spring 2023EDUCATION PROVIDES THE KEY TO A NEW LIFE
Michael Duoto ’03 (DEd) has worked nearly his entire professional life in education. His chosen career path has served as a conduit for him to see the world.
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Taking Flight
Academic Excellence, Alumni - Spring 2023NASA ASTRONAUT MATTHEW DOMINICK RETURNS TO CAMPUS
In his first official visit back to his alma mater, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick ’05 (BS/BA) offered some salient advice to current Toreros: dream big and never be afraid … Read More
Why Not Us?
Athletics, Student Success - Spring 2023WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL REACHES RARIFIED HEIGHTS OF THE NCAA FINAL FOUR
On an evening in late August, more than 400 USD scholar-athletes gathered in Founders Chapel to celebrate The Blessing of the Toreros. The annual event is … Read More
It Starts With a Spark
Academic Excellence, Student Success - Spring 2023LASTING SOCIAL CHANGE FOCUS OF NEW KROC SCHOOL INSTITUTE
For years, USD has stood as a global leader as a Changemaker campus, helping students discover the solutions our world needs to address pressing social issues. Still, … Read More
New Tribal Liaison
Academic Excellence - Spring 2023SAHMIE WYTEWA JOINS CENTER FOR INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Sahmie S. Wytewa strongly believes in advocacy, and that the first step to offering support — whether it be for a cause, a belief or a marginalized community — is … Read More
A Prophetic Spirit
Faith In Action - Spring 2023PLAZA NAMED AFTER TRAILBLAZER SISTER THEA BOWMAN
The plaza between Copley Library and the Learning Commons will henceforth be known as Sister Thea Bowman Plaza. The plaza was formally named in honor of Bowman during a … Read More
Ready for this Moment
Alumni - Spring 2023PAIR AMONG FIRST PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS TO RETURN OVERSEAS
Two recent University of San Diego alumnae are among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The … Read More
With Heart and Soil
Alumni - Spring 2023SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE AND ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM INTERSECT AT COASTAL ROOTS FARM
On this particular warm fall day, Javier Guerrero is the personification of the word “stoked.” He’s as excited about the taste of … Read More
A Neighbor’s Eyes
USD History - Fall 2022CELEBRATING A UNIQUE CONNECTION TO USD
At the age of 27, Reggie Smith took the advice of her banker, who suggested it was time to invest in property and who promised to help her through the process of becoming … Read More
Hot Off the Press
Academic Excellence, Alumni - Fall 2022Do We Dress to Impress?
How is meaning in our bodies constructed? To what extent is meaning in bodies innate and to what extent is meaning in bodies culturally constructed? Does it change when … Read More
Getting to Know … Nadia Abdala
Athletics - Fall 2022Credentials: Over the last 15 years, Abdala has developed an impressive resume as both player and coach. She was ranked inside the top 20 in both singles (#19) and doubles (#11) nationally while a member of the Arizona St. University Women’s Tennis Program (2006… Read More
Back Where it All Began
Athletics - Fall 2022ANTHONY LAWRENCE RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS
Spend any amount of time with former USD standout quarterback Anthony Lawrence ‘19 (BACC), and it becomes readily apparent how much football means to him. From pick-up games in front of … Read More
