University of San Diego - President's Postcard

Dear Toreros,

The beginning of the new school year is always a uniquely special time here at USD as we welcome our newest Toreros with a large dose of radical hospitality. Thank you to the many members of our community for coming together to welcome the Class of 2028 and their families during this special season of events, programs and celebrations.

I also want to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning students joining us through our online programs or who are studying abroad. Whether you are completing your programs here in San Diego or around the world, I hope you feel the Torero spirit and know that USD is always your home.

 

Fall semester always brings with it a sense of excitement and new possibility as we embark on another year of growth and discovery. As we move forward, let us all work to support each other in respectful dialogue, explore topics with conviction and compassion, work for peace and lead with love.

Peace,
Jim

James T. Harris

James T. Harris III, President

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STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY

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USD-Palomar Health Partnership Promotes Health and Wellness

CAMPUS RANKINGS

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USD Ranked Among Top 50 ‘Best Colleges in the U.S.’ by Wall Street Journal

OLÉ WEEKEND

New students arrive in Egan Plaza for New Student Convocation

New Toreros Met with Large Dose of Radical Hospitality

TORERO ATHLETICS

Cardinal Robert McElroy presidents over Mass of the Holy Spirit

USD Women's Volleyball Coach Jennifer Petrie Earns 500th Career Win

 

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 September 2024. Find links to these stories and more on the USD in the News page.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

Jonny Kim

USD Alumnus Jonny Kim ’12 (BA) Headed to Outer Space in 2025

Jonathan “Jonny” Kim 12’ (BA) will serve as flight engineer and crew member of the upcoming Expedition 72/73 mission, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced Wednesday. It will be Kim’s first mission to the International Space Station (ISS). ... Read More

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USD Tennis Completes Historic Sweep of ITA All-American Championships Titles

San Diego Men's Tennis swept the ITA All-American Championships singles and doubles titles Sunday, as Oliver Tarvet and Stian Klaassen became the first male student-athletes to clinch All-American status this year. ... Read More

Campus photo of Maher Hall

USD Named Nation’s ‘Most Beautiful Campus’ by The Princeton Review

For the second time in the past three years, the University of San Diego has been named the most beautiful campus in the nation, according to The Princeton Review. ... Read More

9/11 memorial ceremony

USD Remembers 9/11 with Annual Ceremony

The University of San Diego (USD) honored the heroes and victims of 9/11 with its annual September 11 Memorial on Wednesday morning inside the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theatre. ... Read More

9/11 memorial ceremony

USD Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit

The University of San Diego (USD) celebrated the beginning of the fall semester with its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit inside The Immaculata. ... Read More

USD Magazine cover - 75th anniversary

USD Launches Renewed Magazine to Celebrate 75th Anniversary

The renewed and refreshed University of San Diego Magazine was released this summer. The new issue includes sections, stories and imagery that reflects how we lead and serve with faith, justice and love. ... Read More

Faculty members

Nine USD Professors Receive Top Faculty Awards During Fall Convocation

Nine USD faculty members received top university awards for the 2024-25 academic year during Fall Convocation inside the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater on Sept. 10. ... Read More

 

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