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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Giving Tuesday is Today - The State of Our Local Nonprofits and How You Can Support Them
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83% of San Diegans shared they had benefited from services from a nonprofit in 2023, according to a 2023 poll. At the same time — 40% of local nonprofits shared they had seen an increase in demand for services in 2023, according to the latest Annual State of Nonprofit and Philanthropy Report by The Nonprofit Institute. Laura Deitrick, executive director of The Nonprofit Institute, can discuss the state of San Diego's local nonprofits. Deitrick can also share how to know if you are donating to a trustworthy organization with more than 12,000 nonprofits in San Diego.
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Consumers Taking on Debt During the Holidays
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According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, 28% of credit card users are still paying off last year’s holiday debt. The survey also found 10% of holiday shoppers will likely need to use some of their emergency savings to buy holiday gifts this year and 9% will prioritize gift buying over paying some of their regular bills. Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, is available to talk about this and how to save money this holiday season.
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Fowler Business Concept Challenge Grand Finale
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On Friday at 4 p.m., 16 teams from across campus will take the stage to pitch new business concepts to a live audience of local investors, industry leaders, students, and alumni for the chance to win scholarships. Some of the ideas include Drones for Humanity — fast, reliable, cost-effective, and scalable drone solutions to transport life-saving blood across Mexico, addressing the challenge of reaching rural hospitals. Another idea is Same For You — an app empowering restaurants to sell their leftover food at a discounted rate to help reduce food waste. Please RSVP to press@sandiego.edu if you’d like to attend.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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At the Edge of It All – The Athletics Edge: The Student-Athlete Experience
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When Kimya Massey was a standout pitcher in college, things were different. “Agent” was a controversial word then, whereas now, in the world of NIL, it’s commonplace. This week, on “The Athletics Edge” USD’s athletic director explains how the student-athlete experience has evolved over the years, some of the opportunities — and pitfalls — that today’s student-athletes face, and what young athletes should know as they embark on their college experience. You can listen to the episode here.
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