Watch: Iraqi Archbishop Speaks on Ending the Cycle of Violence in Northern Iraq
Faith In Action, videos - Fall 2016As ISIS continues to be removed from key areas in Iraq, plans to address rehabilitation and reconciliation are being formed by governments, NGOs, political groups and religious leaders. The Christians of northern Iraq have been victims of historic violence, but … Read More
Building Solidarity with San Diego’s Homeless
Faith In Action, videos - Fall 2016Cassandra Cyphers ’19 began volunteering at Rachel’s Night Shelter, a program for homeless women sponsored by Catholic Charities, last year. In this episode of “Living Our Mission,” she shares some of what she’s learned from the experience.
Watch: Felena Hanson ’99 (BA)
Alumni, videos - Fall 2016BUSINESS SCHOOL ALUMNA REFLECTS ON SUCCESS
Read a USD Magazine story about Hansen and Hera Hub from the Spring 2014 issue.
Watch: Kris Bryant
Athletics, videos - Fall 2016USD IS THRILLED TO CHEER ON CHICAGO CUBS’ KRIS BRYANT AT THE WORLD SERIES
University of San Diego alumnus Kris Bryant was drafted No. 2 overall by the Chicago Cubs in 2013, marking the highest draft pick in USD history. … Read More
Improving Civil Discourse in Politics and in Life
Faith In Action, videos - Fall 2016There’s little doubt that the current election cycle has been particularly marred by harsh rhetoric and a lack of civility. In this episode of “Living Our Mission,” President Jim Harris and Carl Luna share some thoughts on the nation’… Read More
Unstoppable
Alumni - Fall 2016JASON ROMERO’S REMARKABLE JOURNEY
On May 23, 2016, when Jason Romero ‘92 (BBA) climbed the steps of City Hall in New York City, he completed a 60-day odyssey that began 3,080 miles earlier on the Santa Monica Pier.
<… Read MoreLuke Garrett ’19 Shares His World Youth Day Experience
Student Success, videos - Fall 2016For more than six decades, the University of San Diego has endeavored to develop future leaders with a global mindset. In this episode of “Living Our Mission,” second-year student Luke Garrett sits down with President Harris to share a couple … Read More
Watch: Does Your Food Taste Better if You Post About it On Social Media?
videos - Fall 2016Short answer: It depends.
Read our story about food and health research in the Instagram age.
Community Building
Academic Excellence, News - Fall 2016USD’S VALUE AS AN ANCHOR INSTITUTION CAN’T BE OVERSTATED
Chris Nayve is on a roll. He’s thoughtful, articulate and tireless, managing the neat trick of appearing to be in ceaseless movement while emanating … Read More
The Road to Sainthood
Faith In Action - Fall 2016FROM ALBANIA TO INDIA AND FAR BEYOND, MOTHER TERESA’S JOURNEY INCLUDED A BRIEF STOP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
The process leading up to the beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta was the shortest … Read More
Watch: Extraordinary Moments
Faith In Action, videos - Fall 2016Students from the University of San Diego gain a profound sense of spirituality through their immersion experiences in Tijuana. Read about their journey after viewing the video.
Extraordinary Moments
Faith In Action, Student Success - Fall 2016THE SPIRITUALITY OF IMMERSION SPEAKS TO THE DEEPEST LONGINGS OF THE HEART
I lean in, razor in one hand and shaving cream in the other. I struggle for just the right way to place my feet … Read More
Hints of Hope in the Middle East
Alumni, Faith In Action - Fall 2016A TRIO OF SCHOOL OF PEACE ALUMNI ARE WORKING TOWARD A BETTER TOMORROW
In a recent speech before the General Assembly of the United Nations, Pope Francis urged the assembled countries to support those “… Read More
Breath of Fresh Air
Academic Excellence, Student Success - Fall 2016NEW HUMANITIES CENTER URGES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE INTRICACIES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN
Over the course of the summer, a construction project at USD has remained hidden in plain sight. Located in Serra … Read More
A Degree of Confidence
Alumni, Faith In Action - Fall 2016COLLABORATION IS KEY FOR MICHAEL CAMACHO
Michael Angelo Camacho was already working diligently for the Diocese of San Diego, putting his accounting degree to good use for an organization that espouses his values, when a … Read More