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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Electric Vehicle Sales Soar Before EV Credit Ends – What’s Next?
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Recently, Governor Newsom shared that electric vehicles accounted for more than 29% of car sales in the third quarter of 2025, just before the electric vehicle federal tax credit expired in September. Jae Kim, associate professor and chair of industrial and systems engineering, studies electric vehicles and can discuss what the end of the tax credit could mean for EV sales moving forward and what needs to happen to keep the EV momentum going.
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Dolores Huerta to Talk at USD
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Wednesday, USD’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies will host a speaking event with civil rights activist Dolores Huerta. The event, part of the school’s ongoing Distinguished Lecture Series, will feature a moderated talk about her work, and the past and future of community organizing. Huerta has limited time for interviews before the event. RSVP with press@sandiego.edu by tonight if you’d like to interview her or attend.
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Americans Delay Major Purchases, Retirement Amid Economic Uncertainty
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Recent surveys reveal economic uncertainty is forcing Americans to delay major life decisions. 17% are postponing big purchases like homes or cars due to the government shutdown, while 70% of adults 50+ are delaying retirement due to economic concerns. Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, is available to discuss how this uncertainty is impacting consumer behavior and share financial strategies for people to best manage their money.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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Shortcuts and Smart Devices - The Silent Threats in Your Digital Lives
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From saved passwords to smart devices, everyday conveniences can quietly expose us to cyber threats. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nikolas Behar, professor of cybersecurity at the University of San Diego, sat down with "At the Edge of It All" to talk about how digital shortcuts and household devices make families and individuals prime targets to hackers. He also provided some simple tips for people to reduce their risk of a personal cybersecurity attack. Listen here.
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