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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This Friday: Managing Global Uncertainty Panel
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As global trade faces increasing volatility, business leaders must navigate a new and unpredictable landscape. The Ahlers Center for International Business at USD is hosting a panel that will address the critical trade challenges of 2025. Craig Barkacs, professor of business law, is one of the panelists. He can discuss the potential impacts of new trade policies under the current administration on businesses in our binational region and provide actionable strategies that businesses can use to manage uncertainty. Please RSVP to press@sandiego.edu if you would like to attend the panel.
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How to Spend and Save as Interest Rates Remain High and Tariffs Increase
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The Federal Reserve last week decided to keep interest rates unchanged, flagging growing volatility from current trade policies. With high borrowing costs and potential tariffs on various consumer goods, Dan Roccato, a clinical professor of finance, offers guidance to consumers on budgeting wisely and why it may be wise to make any big ticket purchases now, like appliances or cars.
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In the world of next-day delivery and fast fashion, waste is ballooning faster than many places around the world can keep up. According to the United Nations, clothing production doubled between 2000 and 2015, creating large amounts of waste at the same time. The U.N. observes March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste, a time to raise awareness about the issue. John Alejandro, director of sustainability at USD, can talk about some of the environmental issues caused by constant deliveries and cheap, fast fashion, and some practices consumers and businesses can adopt to cut down on waste.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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Diabetes 101 - How the Disease Impacts Your Health and How to Avoid it
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David Soliman, a clinical associate professor at the Hahn School of Nursing, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to share how his own health journey inspired him to pursue a career in nursing. Soliman also specializes in diabetes care and shares what causes the disease, and how patients can create healthy daily habits to avoid health risks associated with the condition. Listen to the episode here.
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