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

September 23, 2025

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.*

 

Free Workshops to Help Educators Navigate AI in the Classroom

A new study by The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at USD reveals that while PreK-12 teachers see AI’s promise, many feel unprepared to use it. To bridge this gap, The Jacobs Institute is launching a free workshop series starting October 1 focused on practical guidance and tools to help educators navigate the integration of AI into their classrooms and teaching practice. Alma Behar, research associate at USD, is available for interviews in English and Spanish on the study's findings and what educators can gain from this free workshop series.

New Research Looks At How Businesses Can Utilize GenAI

Generative AI is being quickly adopted across industries, bringing new chances for efficiency, creativity and innovation. But it's also causing confusion about what it can do, how to use it and where it fits in business. Colin Campbell, associate professor of marketing, just published new research on this topic and can talk about what businesses need to be thinking about when incorporating GenAI into their business models. 

Women's Soccer Game Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

The Toreros Women’s Soccer team is one of 10 undefeated teams remaining in the country and off to the best start in program history. They’ll open conference play this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. against Pacific at Torero Stadium, highlighted by Hispanic Heritage Night. The event will include Mariachi performances, bilingual announcements and videos highlighting Hispanic student-athletes.

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

At the Edge of It All Podcast

"At the Edge of It All" Podcast: A Conversation with USD's Women's Head Soccer Coach on His First Season & Strategies Looking Ahead

 

 

Greg LaPorte, head coach for the women's soccer team at USD, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All' team for a special edition of "The Athletics Edge." He discusses his last highly successful season as head coach and how he worked to build his all-star team. LaPorte also shares how culture plays a large role in shaping a thriving team of players both on and off the soccer field. You can listen to the episode here.

 

 

USD Media Relations

Lissette Martinez

Lissette Martinez

Senior Director, Media Relations

lissettemartinez@sandiego.edu

Elena Gomez

Elena Gomez

Associate Director, Media Relations

elenagomez@sandiego.edu

Cameran Zech

Cameran Zech

Associate Director, Media Relations

cbiltucci@sandiego.edu

Steven Covella

Steven Covella

Assistant Director, Media Relations

scovella@sandiego.edu

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