Art Wical '63 alongside Fran Oldak Dolan '63

Fifty Years and Counting

- Spring 2014

GOLDEN TOREROS INDUCTED AT HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND

Literally and figuratively, students from the first days of the San Diego College for Women (1952) and the College for Men (1954) were Pioneers. Not only was “Pioneers” the school’s mascot … Read More

USD alumna Wendy Ranck-Buhr with children

Going Back to School

- Spring 2014

SAN DIEGO CHARTER SCHOOL ATTAINS CHANGEMAKER STATUS

Imagine a school where students learn empathy and collaboration as well as reading and math. A school where creativity matters as much as standardized tests. A school where children discover not … Read More

Peggy O'Neil Nosti '94 and friend

Connecting the Dots

- Spring 2014

BREAKING THE SILENCE AROUND POSTPARTUM ANXIETY

Taking a rare seat midday in her Escondido, Calif., dining room as her sons chatter, Peggy O’Neil Nosti ’94 (BA) is yoga-calm. She savors being a mom to her children — Ella, 8; Charlie, 5; … Read More

USD alumnus Benjamin Flores standing with fellow WWII soldiers

Coming Full Circle

- Spring 2014

50 YEARS LATER, A MAN AND HIS RING ARE TOGETHER AGAIN

Benjamin Flores’ class ring has great stories to tell: about Flores, who lost it shortly before deploying to Vietnam; about its moment on the arm of a Miss … Read More

USD alumna Felena Hanson '95

It’s a Vision Collision

- Spring 2014

CREATING SPACES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO GROW

It’s the daily grind, with a twist. When the 300 or so women who call Hera Hub their office arrive at work, they’re greeted by soothing music, burbling water and … Read More

Evening at Alumni Honors celebration

The Remarkable Ten

- Spring 2014

USD CELEBRATES STELLAR ACHIEVEMENTS AT ALUMNI HONORS

Every year the University of San Diego welcomes to campus the best and brightest, most notable alumni for Alumni Honors, USD’s premier alumni celebration. This extraordinary affair is held on … Read More

USD Softball Coach Melissa McElvain and best friend Dana Findley

Give and Let Live

- Spring 2014

WHEN IT COMES TO FRIENDSHIP, THERE’S NO SACRIFICE TOO GREAT FOR USD SOFTBALL COACH

Talk to anyone who knows Melissa McElvain, and you’ll quickly identify a consistent thread in each conversation. Surprisingly, it’s got nothing … Read More

Chloe Ferrari hits a volleyball

Better. Stronger. Faster.

- Spring 2014

CHLOE FERRARI’S RETURN KEYS CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

Although the pain wasn’t intense, Chloe Ferrari knew immediately that something was very wrong.

The then-junior and First-Team West Coast Conference (WCC) middle hitter had just leaped for … Read More

Stained glass detail

Spring 2014 Class Notes

- Spring 2014

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ROSALIE PARKMAN (BA) recently purchased a home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She enjoys dividing her time between California and her summer home in the pines in Lakeside, Ariz. During her business career in New York City, “… Read More

Happyolks blogger Kelsey Brown '12

Positively Delicious

- Spring 2014

BLOG CELEBRATES FOOD, COMMUNITY AND FOLLOWING A DREAM

First, there’s the food. Oh, how it entices. The succulent piles of shaved chocolate destined to be enhanced with chiles and spices, transformed into savory mole sauce. Mmm. The … Read More

Legacy sponsor Cox Communications table

An Unforgettable Night

- Spring 2014

2013 Founders’ Gala truly lived up to its billing

A record 400 attendees enjoyed beautiful surroundings at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, dined on an exquisite four-course gourmet meal, bid on one-of-kind and luxury silent and live auction items, and learned … Read More

A Toast to the Future

- Spring 2014

SIPS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS A PERFECT PAIRING OF FUN AND PHILANTHROPY

Located just about an hour’s drive north of downtown San Francisco via scenic Highway 101, Sonoma County’s rugged, old-California beauty and award-winning vintages have made it a … Read More