Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. According to one study, Hispanic populations access mental health care 50% less than non-Hispanic white people in the U.S. Amanda Cuellar, MSN, FNP, PMHNP, USD alumnus and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student, works at an outpatient clinic that serves people in the Imperial Valley area. She can speak on why mental health in the Hispanic community is stigmatized and why it is important for everyone to have access to mental health care. *Spanish Interview Available
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Biology Professors and Students Study Impact of Climate Change on the Spread of a Zombie Disease in Caterpillars
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Dr. Arietta Fleming-Davies, assistant professor of biology, Dr. Wilnelia Recart Gonzalez, NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, and several students have been studying how climate change might be affecting the spread of a "zombie" disease that is killing caterpillars and takes over the mechanism that allows the caterpillar to turn into a butterfly. The goal of the research is to learn how infectious diseases emerge and spread and also provide insight on how climate change effects, like drought, impact the spread of viruses. The professors and students are available for interviews and reporters can visit the lab. *Spanish interviews available.
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USD’s Nonprofit Institute Celebrates 20th Anniversary Serving the San Diego Nonprofit Community
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The Nonprofit Institute is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, providing education and research opportunities to San Diego nonprofit organizations to help meet community needs. Each year, The Nonprofit Institute shares its annual report of the State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy in San Diego that shares the number of nonprofits serving our region, a look at diversity in leadership positions at local nonprofits and the biggest challenges facing nonprofits in serving our community. Last year, the report shared the impact of the pandemic on nonprofits in San Diego which found 61% of nonprofits experienced an increase in demand for their services. The next report will be finalized by October.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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“Women Imagine the Future Fund” Scholarship
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The University of San Diego has announced the first “Women Imagine the Future Fund” scholarship. USD along with Paragon Institute of Innovation awarded the scholarship to Lilian Maruti, a construction engineer in Kenya. The “Women Imagine the Future Fund” aims to include women from low-income countries who can benefit from USD’s Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health (MESH) program.
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