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 weekend, thousands will be moving into USD residence halls as we welcome back students for the 2025-26 academic year. USD has an incoming class of approximately 1,300 first-year students. Saturday, students will be moving into USD housing, kicking off OLÉ Weekend, a campus-wide celebration ahead of the start of the school year. Media is invited to cover move-in day on Saturday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please RSVP to press@sandiego.edu before arriving to our campus.
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Student-Led "Torero Thrift" Turns Campus Waste into Free Move-In Must-Haves
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This move-in weekend, USD debuts Torero Thrift, a student-led sustainability initiative tackling campus waste. After collecting dorm items like lamps, mini-fridges, and supplies during spring move-out, students stored and prepared them to be redistributed for free to incoming and returning students. It’s a hands-on, student-driven effort supporting USD’s zero waste goals, making move-in more affordable, sustainable, and community-focused. Visuals and interviews will be available during move-in on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.
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USD Prioritizes Student Well-Being with ‘Year of Wellness’
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As students return to campus this fall, USD is putting their well-being front and center with its Year of Wellness initiative. Recently named one of only 16 universities on the Princeton Review’s 2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll, USD is doubling down on its commitment to student wellness with new programs and resources timed to support students as they transition into a new academic year. Chris Burden, assistant vice president of wellness, can speak to the full range of wellness services being offered, including mental health programs, peer support and campus-wide engagement efforts. A representative from the new Palomar Health Student Wellness Center is also available to discuss how the facility is designed to meet students’ needs and encourage healthy habits right from the start of the semester.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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USD Recognized as a ‘Best College’ by Niche
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USD is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings, published annually by college search and enrollment company Niche. The university ranked #8 Best Catholic Colleges, #10 Best College Food and #23 Best College Campuses.
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