A Message from Provost Gail Baker
Academic Excellence - Spring 2020DEAR TOREROS,
It is my pleasure to share my thoughts with the more than 65,000 alumni, parents and friends of the university who receive USD Magazine.
Since my arrival on campus in 2017, I have been … Read More
Where Realism Meets Empathy
Academic Excellence, Alumni, Faith In Action - Spring 2020FINDING HOPE IN HARD TIMES IS THE DAILY WORK OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Ella Guimond ‘13 (BA) had just finished leading a virtual cycling class when we connected by phone in late March. The Philadelephia-based community engagement manager for … Read More
Superpowers, Activate!
Alumni - Spring 2020ALUMNI 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
Talking Trash
Alumni - Spring 2020TRENT 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
Building Relationships
Academic Excellence - 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
An Extraordinary Exhibition
- Spring 2020ART 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
He’s Banking On It
Alumni - Spring 2020DAVID 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
Spring 2020 Class Notes
Alumni - 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
Playing the Game
Academic Excellence, Alumni, Student Success - Spring 2020PAYING IT FORWARD TRANSCENDS POLITICS AS USUAL
From the outside, political life in Washington, D.C. seems as turbulent as it’s ever been. A washing machine filled with fiery rhetoric and partisan brawling set on permanent spin … Read More
Harvesting Stories
Academic Excellence, Alumni, Student Success - Spring 2020TRANSFORMING HARD SUBJECTS INTO COMPELLING FILMS
After 35 years at USD, Professor of Communication Studies Roger Pace has seen potential in unsure first-year students and watched them become confident seniors. He’s shared his love of independent film with … Read More
Out Front, Ready to Go
Athletics - Spring 2020SENIOR 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
Literally, Lifesaving
News - Spring 2020INSTITUTE 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
Pedaling for a Cause
Alumni - Spring 2020PAYTON 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
No Strings Attached
Alumni - Spring 2020BILLIEKAI 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
Meaningful Work
Academic Excellence - Spring 2020NEW 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
