Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego public affairs 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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Insight on the U.S. Conflict in Iran
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Darren Kew, dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, is an expert in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and international relations. Kew can provide insight into what strategies will need to take place to resolve this conflict, based on his experience studying conflicts around the world. Kew can also share his expertise on U.S. foreign policy and the international dimensions of this conflict.
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Newly Released Housing Affordability Index Reveals the True Cost of Homeownership
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The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at USD has launched a quarterly Housing Affordability Index that reflects the true cost of homeownership, not just mortgage payments. Unlike the popular REALTOR index, this model incorporates insurance, taxes, utilities, maintenance and other essential expenses, measured against renter incomes, offering a more comprehensive snapshot of housing affordability trends. The index was developed by Norm Miller, Professor Emeritus at USD, along with Ian Kennedy and it covers 385 U.S. metro markets. Miller is available to discuss the housing landscape and how this tool identifies the minimum incomes that can provide a realistic path to homeownership in metros nationwide.
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What Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Could Mean for Streaming Prices and Content
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Paramount Skydance recently made a deal to acquire Warner Bros. assets like CNN, HBO, OWN and TCM. Eric Pierson, professor of communication, can discuss how this acquisition could impact consumer’s streaming prices and content access, and what a Paramount victory means for other streaming giants.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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Making Chemistry Make Sense Through Food
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In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we speak with Joseph Provost, PhD, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of San Diego. He explains how he makes chemistry approachable by teaching through food by exploring browning, bread, beer and even debunking alkaline water myths. Blending cooking, metabolism and disease research, Provost reveals how understanding everyday chemistry empowers students to think critically and live healthier lives. Listen on Apple Podcasts here.
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