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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Free Program Gives Local Businesses Access to USD Experts
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There’s still time to apply to a USD program that leverages the expertise of our faculty to help local businesses. The Move Forward program provides businesses with a free alternative to costly consultants, partnering them instead with Knauss School of Business faculty members, who will provide insight and help address specific challenges. They can work on things like reducing costs, making processes more efficient, collecting data, and more. In the past, the program worked with the San Diego Chamber of Commerce to compile an analysis of the cross-border economy. Move Forward is free and any San Diego or Tijuana-based business is eligible. Lauren Lukens, executive director of the Ahlers Center, is available to provide more information on the program. The deadline to apply is May 31.
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U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory about Social Media’s Impact on Young People
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Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a 25-page advisory focused on the “growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health.” The advisory presented a body of research demonstrating the negative impacts of social media use by teens, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, and eating disorders. The advisory included actions that families, tech companies, and policymakers can take to protect children. The California Legislature is currently considering SB 287, which would hold social media companies accountable for targeting youth with harmful content. Other state legislatures, such as Utah, as well as the U.S. Congress have joined this child protection effort. The team at the Children’s Advocacy Institute at USD is available to discuss this advisory, the impacts of social media on kids and discuss what bills are in motion to push for more oversight on how social media companies are negatively impacting kids and teens.
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What Could Memorial Day Weekend Foreshadow About the Upcoming Summer Travel Season? And, Tips to Save on Travel.
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AAA estimated that this Memorial day weekend would be the third busiest in more than 20 years. AAA also estimated that with more than 3 million people traveling for the holiday weekend -- it could be a sign of a busy summer travel season ahead. Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, is available to discuss what we might expect in summer travel this year, how to save on trips during high inflation and how this increased tourism could provide a much-needed boost for local economies.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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USD Media Relations Podcast Episode: "At the Edge of it All" - Tips From a Finance Professor
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Going beyond travel season, Roccato also sat down with us on the "At the Edge of It All" podcast for a bit of "Finance 101" lesson. He shared some basic financial tips, along with common pitfalls people can avoid. Listen here.
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