University of San Diego - President's Postcard

Dear Toreros,

The beginning of fall semester is one of my favorite times of year as our campus springs to life with the promise of new beginnings. Olé Weekend and Welcome Week 2023 saw us welcome the Class of 2027, one of the best academically prepared and most diverse classes in the university’s history. This class represents inclusive excellence at its best. Our law and graduate programs also welcomed students from all over the world — individuals eager to immerse themselves in programs that prepare them as professionals as well as engaged and active citizens ready to address humanity’s urgent challenges.

Our biannual Alcalá Bazaar showcased all of the amazing opportunities available at USD. To all our students, I encourage you to get involved. Join a student club or organization to strengthen your connections and enhance your student experience. Join your fellow Toreros in cheering on one of our sports teams or consider joining me for a morning walk. However you choose to engage; be courageous, be kind, and enthusiastically embrace every opportunity you’re given. Make the most of all that it means to be a Torero. And finally, always remember to Lead with Love.

Peace,

James T. Harris III, President

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USD President James T. Harris III, DEd, uses a GoPro to take a selfie with Vice President of Student Affairs Charlotte Johnson, JD, and other Toreros during Olé Weekend.

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HUMAN DIGNITY

Students pose inside the JCP for Commencement 2023.

Newest Toreros Ready to Make Their Mark

CATHOLIC IDENTITY

USD Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit

LEADING WITH LOVE

A Bridge to Belonging

ADVANCING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Design Lab students engage in the classroom.

USD Shines in Princeton Review’s Annual College Rankings

USD IN THE NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Video: USD in the News Highlights

Watch a brief highlight video of USD's appearances in the media during the month of September 2023. Find links to these stories and more on the USD in the News page.

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Purcell Family Championship Golf Practice Facility Opens at USD Athletics

A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Aug. 31 to officially open the Purcell Family Championship Golf Practice Facility. ... Read More

University of San Diego Board Welcomes New Chair, Trustees

The University of San Diego announced a new chair of its board of trustees. Effective July 1, Tom Mulvaney, who’s served as a board member for six years, will take over as board chair. He succeeds Donald Knauss, who served as chair for seven years. Knauss will continue as a board member. ... Read More

An officer is pinned during the NROTC Commissioning Ceremony.

Nine USD Professors Receive Top Faculty Awards During Fall Convocation

Nine USD faculty members received top university awards for the 2023-24 academic year during Fall Convocation inside the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater on September 8. ... Read More

Five graduates smile in the Ministry Center

Alcalá Bazaar: A World of Possibilities Awaits

Paseo de Colachis was buzzing with the sights and sounds of new possibilities Tuesday afternoon as the biannual Alcalá Bazaar returned to the University of San Diego. Colorful booths filled campus walkways as enthusiastic student leaders tried to connect with hundreds of their peers through posters, pamphlets, personal greetings and even over megaphones. ... Read More

University of San Diego’s September 11 Memorial Ceremony

USD Hosts Annual September 11 Memorial

The KIPJ Theater fell quiet Monday morning as a bell’s reverberation ushered in solemn silence — one of four distinct moments of silence recognized during the University of San Diego’s September 11 Memorial Ceremony. he university holds this event annually to remember victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. ... Read More

Undergraduate students pose during commencement inside the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

Literacy Takes Centerstage at 7th Annual Festival of Books

For the fourth year in a row, the University of San Diego was the presenting sponsor of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s annual Festival of Books. The daylong event on August 19 included workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment and discussions with award-winning authors. ... Read More

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