Office of Media Relations at the University of San Diego
February 28, 2023 | View in web browser
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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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USD School of Law Receives Nearly $3 Million in Grant Funding to Provide Legal Training and Mentorship to Mexican Professors, Students
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The University of San Diego (USD)’s School of Law received nearly $3 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of State to train Mexican law professors and students on effective trial and mediation skills - with a goal of preparing the next generation of Mexican lawyers for a successful career in criminal justice. The three-year grant, ending in December 2025, will also prepare the professors to develop internal competitions at each university and USD will host a national mediation and mock trial competition for law students throughout Mexico. Access a press release here.
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What is the State of Guaranteed Basic Income In California After Gov. Newsom's Launch of Pilot Programs?
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At the end of 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of the Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund which would support "select state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs" and ultimately give a select group of Californians money for 12-18 months. A recent report by Cal Matters looked at some of the guaranteed income programs in California, including at the San Diego County Child Welfare Services and Jewish Family Service of San Diego. Matt Zwoliniski, professor of philosophy and author of Universal Basic Income: What Everyone Needs to Know, can discuss the concept, what research has shown about the effectiveness of guaranteed income programs and if these pilot programs could create more pathways for future programs. Matt also talked on our team’s podcast about universal basic income here.
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Subscriptions: Not Just for Streaming
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As businesses look to evolve and rebound from years of challenges and uncertainty, more and more industries are taking a cue from streaming. All kinds of businesses — tech, restaurants, even carmakers — are exploring the subscription business model. Justine Rapp Farrell, chair of USD’s marketing department, can talk about why businesses see this model as a money-maker, what the pros and cons are for consumers, and what the limits may be for subscription-based services.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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The EPIC Ideas Fueling Clean Energy in 2023
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“At the Edge of it All” talked to Scott Anders, director of USD’s Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), about the evolution of clean energy, what “net-zero” actually means, and things we can all do to help guide our communities to a greener future. Listen here.
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Office of Media Relations
University of San Diego
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