Empowering the USD Community
Academic Excellence - Fall 2020RISING TOGETHER TO CONFRONT HUMANITY’S URGENT CHALLENGES
When it comes to confronting humanity’s urgent challenges, the University of San Diego’s goal is not more of the same but developing dramatic and innovative approaches … Read More
Confronting Humanity’s Urgent Challenges
Academic Excellence, Student Success - Fall 2020NEW COURSES EXPLORE COVID-19 AND THE MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIVES
The protests and calls for change spurred by the shocking death of George Floyd along with the COVID-19 pandemic will likely impact society for years to … Read More
Flying High, Under the Radar
Alumni - Fall 2020CURTIS CHAMBERS GIVES BACK, BIGTIME, TO USD
A few years ago, Curtis Chambers was not really on anyone’s radar at the University of San Diego. This in spite of the fact that Chambers — who had … Read More
An Honorable Profession
Alumni - Fall 2020THE ROAD TO A REWARDING, EDUCATED LIFE OF SERVICE
Ruth Rivet’s life story is made up of high-risk, high-reward opportunities, but any resulting adrenaline rush isn’t her motivation.
“I learned pretty early on to … Read More
Answering the Call
News - Fall 2020CONTACT TRACING CRUCIAL TO END PANDEMIC
When it comes to public service, USD graduate nursing student Tiffany Duong stands ready to answer the call.
Over the summer, Duong completed training offered by … Read More
Dawn of a New Era
Academic Excellence, Student Success - Fall 2020LEARNING IS CARING: COVID-19 PROMPTS EDUCATIONAL PIVOTS
Experiential or discussion based? Lectures or by the book? Remote or in person? No matter what method of teaching a professor employs, establishing a connection requires one crucial factor: … Read More
Meet Dean Keane
Academic Excellence - Fall 2020NEW HEAD OF USD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
In January 2020, the University of San Diego appointed Tim Keane PhD, a former Fortune 500 executive and technology entrepreneur, to lead the School of Business. He’s hit the ground … Read More
A Lingering Legacy
Academic Excellence - Fall 2020REAL ESTATE PROGRAM VISIONARY PASSES AWAY
The USD School of Business’ real estate program owes its very existence to Daniel (Dan) F. Mulvihill’s vision, drive and his belief in its value. He passed away on … Read More
New Ways to Think
Alumni - Fall 2020VIRTUAL EVENTS PROVIDE REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS
In the entrepreneurship world, even challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic can be viewed as an opportunity for finding new ways to think. Since mid-March, — when all USD classes were shifted … Read More
New Trustees Welcomed to USD
News - Fall 2020FOUR NEW MEMBERS JOIN THE UNIVERSITY’S BOARD
Four new members — Jon Balousek, Sue Cunningham, Virginia Nelson and Alan Schulman — were elected to the University of San Diego Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2020.
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Providing Solace and Hope
Faith In Action - Fall 2020CATHOLIC CHARITIES DEDICATED TO SERVING HUMAN NEEDS
Faith transcends our churches, moving beyond pages of Scripture and into our communities. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced houses of worship to close their doors this spring and summer, … Read More
Hope is Much Needed
Academic Excellence - Fall 2020PROFESSOR CHANNON MILLER DIVES DEEP INTO SYSTEMIC RACISM
The enthusiasm that interdisciplinary Black women’s historian Channon Miller, PhD has for her field of expertise is boundless. The rapid-fire speed of her thoughts — informed, complex and … Read More
Playing with Purpose
Athletics - Fall 2020ROSS DWELLEY CONTINUES HIS UPWARD TRAJECTORY
The heat comes early this time of year in Reno. Fleeting morning cool is quickly overwhelmed by simmering waves of Northern Nevada sun rising over the foothills to the east, … Read More
From the President
News - Fall 2020USD SHIFTS TO BRING SOME STUDENTS BACK TO CAMPUS
Dear Toreros:
In late July, the university announced it would begin the fall semester with remote instruction for all undergraduate and graduate courses due to the continuing … Read More
Family Bleeds Torero Blue
Student Success - Fall 2020THE LEVINE CLAN IS ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING USD
With a closet full of USD gear and the ability to dress in head-to-toe Torero attire, Mary Levine is wholeheartedly devoted to the University of San Diego.
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