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USD News Connect: Connecting Expert Voices to the Stories Impacting Our Community

September 10, 2024

Good morning newsrooms!

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.*

USD 9/11 Remembrance Event and Prayer for Peace

The University of San Diego will observe the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Wednesday, September 11 from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at USD’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies Theatre. The USD community will come together for its annual remembrance of the 9/11 attacks – while three representatives from different faith traditions will offer prayers for peace. USD’s NROTC color guard will also perform a color guard ceremony before playing Taps. Please RSVP to press@sandiego.edu if you plan to attend.

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents

The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory that stresses the need for better support for parents, who report significantly higher stress levels than other adults. High stress in parents negatively impacts their mental health and their children's well-being, increasing risks of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues in children. Lauren Bruaski, director of USD Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic, can speak about this new advisory. She can also provide advice for parents and children to best manage their stress.

USD's Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science Celebrates 50 Years

50 years ago this week, the first students stepped into the classroom at USD's Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science (HSON). The original cohort included 14 students. Today, the school enrolls more than 450, and offers wide-ranging master's and doctoral programs that train frontline workers, researchers and healthcare leaders. Dr. Kathy Marsh is the assistant dean of the nursing school. She's available to talk about the evolution of public health since the school's founding and the role its students and faculty play in San Diego's top healthcare systems today.

For all media inquiries, email our team at

press@sandiego.edu.

* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.

USD Spotlight

University of San Diego Among the Top 50 Universities in the Nation, According to The Wall Street Journal

The University of San Diego ranked 47 in the nation in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking of the best colleges in the United States. The Best Colleges in the U.S. list ranks the top 500 undergraduate institutions by the value they provide to their students. This value is assessed based on the learning environment, years it takes to pay off the net price, degree completion rates, the likelihood of higher salaries post-graduation, and diversity. Half of the colleges within the top 50 are new to the list — including USD — and include both public and private universities.