University of San Diego - President's Postcard

Dear Toreros,

A new semester has arrived at the University of San Diego! As we look ahead, I'm grateful to be part of such a resilient Torero community. We began the new semester with remote classes to address the spread of the Omicron variant, and successfully transitioned back to in-person instruction on Feb 7. We have instituted new health and safety protocols, including random weekly testing, to keep our campus safe. For updates on our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the Onward USD website. In the midst of all of this, our Changemaker mission remains strong, with numerous examples of our campus' thought leadership and clear evidence that the Torero family is truly a global community. We are #TorerosTogether and I look forward to the hope that the spring semester brings.

James T. Harris III, President

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Climbed my first peak of 2022 in Mission Hills last weekend. We are so lucky to have so many wonderful trails throughout San Diego county!

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2021 PRESIDENT'S REPORT

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Reaching the Next Level

ONWARD USD

USD COVID-19 Campus Action Plan

LIVE OLÉ

Video: A Beautiful Collaboration

FACULTY IN FOCUS

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Video: Faculty in Focus, Getting to Know USD's Mary Jo Wiggins, JD

USD IN THE NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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Video: USD in the News Highlights

Watch a brief highlight video of USD's appearances in the media during the month of January 2022. Find links to these stories and more on the USD in the News page.

DID YOU KNOW?

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Innovative Ways to Address Food Justice Challenges

It all starts with an idea. Each year, the University of San Diego community comes together for the Changemaker Challenge. ... Read More

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Building a Legacy of Service to Students

One of the first tasks Dr. Cynthia Villis faced when dean of Academic Services at the University of San Diego in 1987 was following through on having a working sink removed from the registrar’s vault. ... Read More

Following in Her Father’s Footsteps

Soniya Malla is adjusting to life at the University of San Diego. A first-year computer science student from Nepal, Soniya’s path to San Diego started more than a decade ago upon hearing her father Upendra’s stories. ... Read More

A Celebration of Identities

Ryan Morreale, Class of 2023, shares his unique experience attending a Contemporary Catholic University. ... Read More

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A Life-Affirming Experience

Rooted in many religious and indigenous traditions, restorative justice focuses on empowerment, participation and accountability. ... Read More

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Announcing the Violence, Inequality and Power Lab

After more than two years, the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice is saying goodbye to its Impact:Peace program and relaunching it as the new Violence, Inequality and Power Lab. ... Read More

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An Inside Look at Don and Ellie Knauss: Why They Invested in Educating Future Leaders

This past December, USD Board Chairman Don Knauss, and his wife, Ellie, increased their philanthropic giving to the University of San Diego to $50 million. ... Read More

THANKS FOR READING!

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