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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Setting Up College Graduates for Success
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Universities across the country are hosting commencement ceremonies and new college graduates are gearing up to enter the workforce and may need to think more about money management. Steve Conroy, professor of economics, is available to provide the top financial tips for graduates that can set them up for financial success.
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How Could Incoming Firearm Tax Impact Gun Violence?
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Next month, California will begin implementing a new excise tax on firearm sales -- 11 percent per sale. The goal of the tax is to curb gun violence in our state by making guns less affordable. Topher McDougal is a professor of economic development at USD, and, among other things, researches black markets and the intersection of violence and the economy. He recently penned an op-ed that was featured in The Los Angeles Times and The Guardian on California's excise tax on firearms, comparing it to similar taxes on things like alcohol and tobacco. He can talk about that comparison, and how this tax could work to lower gun violence.
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June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, a time when the healthcare community shines a light on the biggest medical issues men face, and how they can take charge of their health. Kevin Maxwell is a clinical associate professor of nursing at USD and family nurse practitioner. He can talk about some of the biggest risk factors to men’s health and some of the changes - big and small - that they can make to their routine to prevent health issues.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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