Watch: Choral Scholars, “Home”
Student Success, videos - Summer 2016USD Choral Scholars sing “Home,” conducted by Emilie Amrein. Words and music by Drew Pearson and Greg Holder. Arranged by Bryan Sharpe. Originally performed by Philip Philips.
Watch: Commencement 2016
Student Success, videos - Summer 2016A joyful, poignant look back at the University of San Diego’s 2016 Commencement ceremonies.
Life’s Calling
Faith In Action - Summer 2016CHANGEMAKING PATH IS A GLOBAL JOURNEY
Three thousand seventy six miles from the University of San Diego, Thomas Nolan ’13 found home. The 27 months he spent with the Peace Corps in Barranquilla, Colombia, is an experience he’ll never … Read More
Playing in the Moment
Athletics, Student Success - Summer 2016SOFTBALL CATCHER MARY GRABOWSKI SAYS THE GAME IS HER LIFE
When Softball Coach Melissa McElvain recruited high school standout catcher Mary Grabowski five years ago, it was a big deal. McElvain’s catcher at the time would be … Read More
President for a Day
Student Success - Summer 2016A WHIRLWIND JOURNEY THROUGH COMPLICATED TERRAIN
On April 12, junior Will Tate was selected from among 58 undergraduate applicants to trade places for a day with USD President James T. Harris III, DEd.
“Would you like to take … Read More
Giving Voice to the Voiceless
Alumni - Summer 2016HEAD OF PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA IS A TRUE CHAMPION
After his car rolled for the third time, Sherman Gillums Jr. ’09 (MSGL) came to a rest upside down and, mercifully, alive. A semi-trailer truck, upon being cut off … Read More
Dreaming Big, Working Hard
Student Success - Summer 2016JASMINE GARCIA CREDITS FINANCIAL AID FOR HER ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Jasmine Garcia ’17 has a big smile that never seems to leave her face. She’s the first one in her family to go to college, and she’s over … Read More
Digging in the Deep
Alumni - Summer 2016REPORTER ALBERT SAMAHA HAS NO PROBLEM GETTING HIS HANDS DIRTY
The internet is a good thing.
If you harbor any doubt, imagine what it would be like if a stack of 50 newspapers from cities across the … Read More
Watch: Jesse Nebres ’16
Student Success, videos - Summer 2016Double accounting and finance major Jesse Nebres was methodical in working on connections in order to gain a competitive edge in his field. Watch him discuss his path in the video below. Read about his journey and those of other … Read More
Watch: Mackenzie Dandoy ’16
Student Success, videos - Summer 2016Industrial and Systems Engineering major Mackenzie Dandoy was certain that the happiest place on earth was the place for her. Watch her discuss her path in the video below. Read about the journey of Mackenzie and others post graduation.
Watch: Jimmy Bried ’16
Student Success, videos - Summer 2016Marketing major Jimmy Bried is excited about the life he’s created for himself and the opportunities that await him now that he’s graduated. Watch a video about his path below. Read more about his journey and that of … Read More
Working to Become
Student Success - Summer 2016STUDENTS LAND DREAM JOBS AS NEWLY MINTED GRADUATES
When it comes to actually achieving your heart’s desire, tenacity turns out to be a common theme.
Jesse Nebres, a double accounting and finance major, was methodical … Read More
Meet Bryson Brigman
Athletics, Student Success - Summer 2016AGE: 20
HOMETOWN: San Jose, Calif.
SUPERLATIVES: Brigman announced his presence with authority during his freshman campaign with the Toreros, posting an impressive .339 batting average and earning WCC Freshman of the Year honors. The best part? He’… Read More
The Long View
Alumni - Summer 2016CHRIS YANOV TURNS DREAMS INTO REALITY
When Chris Yanov ‘03 (MA) spun that wheel on Wheel of Fortune, 15 years ago, he couldn’t possibly have predicted just whose fortune would be changing. Most people take their game show winnings … Read More
The Next Chapter
Student Success - Summer 2016CAMPAIGN AIMS TO IMPACT THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
The most exciting and ambitious fundraising initiative in the history of the University of San Diego was announced in February 2016.
Leading Change: The Campaign for USD will endeavor to … Read More
