Headshot of USD alumna Ruth Rivet

An Honorable Profession

- Fall 2020

THE 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

Stock image of a gloved hand holding a test tube with the label "COVID-19" on it

Answering the Call

- Fall 2020

CONTACT 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

Meet Dean Keane

- Fall 2020

NEW 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

Senior Director of Alumni Relations (pictured at left, alongside Wine Classic co-host and auctioneer Clint Bell)

New Ways to Think

- Fall 2020

VIRTUAL 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

- Fall 2020

FOUR 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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USD alumna Deanna Wolf ‘12 (BA) of Catholic Relief Services

Providing Solace and Hope

- Fall 2020

CATHOLIC 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

USD Assistant Professor of history Channon Miller, PhD

Hope is Much Needed

- Fall 2020

PROFESSOR 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

San Francisco 49er and USD alumnus Ross Dwelley on the football field

Playing with Purpose

- Fall 2020

ROSS 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

USD President James T. Harris III

From the President

- Fall 2020

USD 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