University of San Diego - President's Postcard

Dear Toreros,

Welcome to the fall semester! It’s one of my favorite times of the school year as our campus buzzes daily with new opportunities.

USD has launched its Year of Wellness to make mental health and wellness resources — from counseling to fitness to peer support — more accessible and a regular part of campus life. With the new Palomar Health Student Wellness Center, Student Wellness Ambassadors and our partnership with The JED Foundation, we’re committed to helping every Torero prioritize personal well-being and know they’re never alone. I encourage everyone — students, faculty and staff — to take advantage of all of the wellness resources offered on campus. Because USD begins with us.

Peace,
Jim

James T. Harris III, President

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It was an incredible several days welcoming our newest Toreros and their families to @uofsandiego for OLÉ Weekend. From move-in to onboarding sessions to special gatherings to meet new friends and colleagues, it was a beautiful example of our mission in action. Thanks to our entire USD community for your dedication and demonstrating that our greatest resource is each other. Because #USDbeginswithUS

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OLÉ WEEKEND 2025

USD students walk through Paseo de Colachis on the first week of the fall semester.

University of San Diego Welcomes Newest Toreros for Fall Semester

BE WELL USD

Together for Wellness: USD as a JED Campus

STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY

Student-Led "Torero Thrift" Turns Campus Waste into Free Move-In Weekend Must-Haves

LEADING WITH LOVE

USD Welcomes Bishop Pham to Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit

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 2025. Find links to these stories and more on the USD in the News page.

DID YOU KNOW?

USD Hosts Between the Mountain and the Sky: A Celebration of Compassion in Action

At USD, the screening of Between the Mountain and the Sky embodied the university’s mission to lead with love, confront challenges and create meaningful, compassionate change. ... Read More

Celebrating Scholarship, Teaching and Service at the 2025 Faculty Convocation

The University of San Diego marked the start of the academic year by honoring exceptional faculty contributions at the 2025 Fall Convocation in the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater. ... Read More

USD Board Chair Emeritus Donald Knauss Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has announced that Donald Knauss, chair emeritus of the USD Board of Trustees, will receive the organization’s B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award. ... Read More

Ziggy Marley reads from his book on campus.

A Celebration of Literature

The University of San Diego (USD) hosted the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival in August. The event brought to campus thousands of readers, writers and book lovers for a free, daylong celebration of literature, conversation and community. ... Read More

President’s Blog: Embracing Year of Wellness

In his latest blog post, President Harris shares how USD’s “Year of Wellness” is all about caring for ourselves, supporting one another, and making mental health a campus priority. ... Read More

USD Mourns the Loss of a Legend

John "JC" Cunningham, the legendary coach who built Torero baseball from nearly the ground up and helped shape University of San Diego Athletics through its earliest, formative years, has passed away at 88. ... Read More

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