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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How AI Could Transform Black Friday Shopping
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Holiday shoppers are expected to spend an average of $1,595 this year and 33% plan to use AI to find the perfect gifts, according to Deloitte. Consumers say AI helps them brainstorm gift ideas and track down products. Farhana Nusrat, assistant professor of marketing, can speak to how AI is transforming holiday shopping behavior from researching prices, recommending deals, to even making purchases automatically.
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How to Deal with Family Dynamics and Conflicts Over the Holidays
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Lorri Sulpizio is the Director of the Conscious Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego where she works with leaders and teams to help them up-level in their lives through mental strength, relationship building and developing confidence. With the holidays around the corner, Sulpizio can discuss how to deal with relationship dynamics as we spend more time with family and friends. Sulpizio can share how communication means being willing to listen, how to pause before reacting and why conflict actually helps our relationships grow if we know how to react positively.
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USD Men's Soccer to Host Second Round NCAA Tournament Match at Torero Stadium
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After securing a conference record fourth straight West Coast Conference championship, the San Diego men's soccer program has earned a first round bye in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. USD will begin their postseason journey this Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m for the right to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Members of the team are available for interviews.
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