2019 recipients of USD's Alumni Honors awards on stage

Superpowers, Activate!

- Spring 2020

ALUMNI HONORS PAYS TRIBUTE TO USD’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST

The University of San Diego continued its tradition of honoring extraordinary alumni who exemplify the values and mission of USD. This year’s Alumni Honors celebration … Read More

Plastic trash sullies a beautiful tropical beach

Talking Trash

- Spring 2020

TRENT HODGES ’09 (BA) IS ON A MISSION TO REDUCE OCEAN PLASTIC POLLUTION

Leave it to Trent Hodges ‘09 (BA) to find the best surf breaks in Idaho.

Born in Los Angeles and introduced to the sport by … Read More

Portrait of USD donor Malin Burnham

Building Relationships

- Spring 2020

$2.3 MILLION GIFT TO BURNHAM-MOORES CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE

After years of neutralizing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Iraq and Afghanistan, Navy Lt. Brian Lehtinen ’22 is looking for a career that’s a little more relaxing. Since he’d … Read More

Gallery visitors enjoying USD's "Life of Christ" art exhibit

An Extraordinary Exhibition

- Spring 2020

ART THAT FILLS THE HEART AND FEEDS THE SOUL

The lights were low, the air smelled faintly of new paint and fresh wood, and while the perfectly controlled climate was decidedly cool, the excitement in the Hoehn Family … Read More

USD Alumnus David Reiling

He’s Banking On It

- Spring 2020

DAVID REILING ’89 (BBA) IS DETERMINED TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Risk is something that David Reiling ’89 (BBA) has never been averse to. It’s a word that’s often tossed around in the world of banking, but … Read More

USD campus from Tecolote Canyon.

Spring 2020 Class Notes

- Spring 2020

[1956]
JAMES FREED (BA) reports that he and his wife, Helen, just welcomed their first great-grandson.

[1963]

VICTOR BIANCHINI (JD) was named the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus for the San Diego State University … Read More

USD soccer player Henry Lander on the field

Out Front, Ready to Go

- Spring 2020

SENIOR DEFENDER HENRY LANDER LEADS THE FIELD

Between his 11 seasons as Seamus McFadden’s lead assistant plus the last two years as USD’s head men’s soccer coach, Brian Quinn has coached, mentored and prodded close to 200 … Read More

Smiling children sit by the edge of a swimming pool

Literally, Lifesaving

- Spring 2020

INSTITUTE HELPS REDUCE CHILDHOOD DROWNING

Every parent’s worst nightmare is the loss of a child. But thanks to the decades-long efforts of USD’s Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI), both the state of California and the nation … Read More

USD alumnus Payton Stanaway lifts his bicycle over his head in triumph

Pedaling for a Cause

- Spring 2020

PAYTON STANAWAY ’19 (BS/BA) RODE FROM COAST TO COAST TO SUPPORT CANCER SURVIVORS

Before he put pedal to the metal as a mechanical engineer, Payton Stanaway ’19 (BS/BA) wanted to pedal for a cause. So in the summer … Read More

Three women veterans walk around Lake Murray.

No Strings Attached

- Spring 2020

BILLIEKAI BOUGHTON ’15 (MSEL) IS HELPING WOMEN VETS FIND THEMSELVES — AND EACH OTHER

The dragonflies are flitting around the lake, and Billiekai Boughton ’15 (MSEL) can’t help herself. Shenterrupts her thoughts about veterans and talks about how … Read More

University of San Diego donor Una Davis and her son, James Davis

Meaningful Work

- Spring 2020

NEW WOMEN’S LEGAL CLINIC TO LAUNCH THIS SPRING

Inspired by her volunteer service to GenerateHope, a faith-based organization that provides long-term programs for women who have been victims of sex trafficking, Una Davis recently helped make it … Read More