University of San Diego: Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Help Support MA in Social Innovation student Casey Myers' organization, One Digital World, in their effort to raise funds for their Refugee Education Virtual Hike-A-Thon! Their goal is to raise $5,000 to open a computer lab inside a migrant shelter in Tijuana, Mexico that provides temporary housing to 155 asylum seekers while they wait for immigration court to reopen. This training prepares these refugees with the skills needed to join the US workforce and become self-reliant in a new country and culture.

Reminder for those considering protesting in the coming days; we've curated this list of tips and resources to help you stay safe when advocating for the peaceful rights of others. https://hubs.la/H0zmWvG0

Through experiential learning and deep engagement in theory and practice, students in our Master of Science in Conflict Management & Resolution gain skills in conflict analysis, intervention design, negotiation, mediation, facilitation and dialogue. Download our course guide below to learn about the program, the curriculum and courses we offer, and much more.

Are you interested in the Kroc School's Master of Arts in Peace and Justice? Download our course guide below to learn about the program, the curriculum and courses we offer, and much more. Applications are due January 15, 2021.

On Election Day and in the days that follow, you may want to participate in a peaceful protest as is your right. If you do, refer to these tips about your rights, what to bring and wear, and how to prepare your phone to keep your information secure. Tips and information sourced from The Markup, Physicians for Human Rights and Amnesty International USA.

Make sure you exercise your right to vote and have your voice heard in our democracy this election. And do it safely with civility and compassion for others doing the same. Kroc IPJ’s Executive Director Andy Blum says politicians also need to play their part by avoiding inflammatory rhetoric.

Our virtual event is starting soon! Join us on our YouTube livestream. Faculty, students and alumni will weigh-in on their experiences in the Master's of Science in Conflict Management and Resolution program and discuss how it can help you advance in your career.

Who Should Study Conflict Management and Resolution? And why at a School of Peace Studies? Kroc School faculty, students and alumni will weigh-in on their experiences in the field and the benefits of this degree today at 4pm in a YouTube livestream. We hope you'll join us!

MA in Social Innovation student Marjon Saulon writes a piece for Times of San Diego and why he's hopeful that voters will restore the values that have made this country great on Nov. 3.

Beginning Fall 2021, alumni of the Fulbright Scholar Program and AmeriCorps will be eligible for up to a 25% tuition discount to all Kroc School graduate programs. The Kroc School is pleased to expand its ongoing support for students who bring diverse knowledge and perspectives to solve humanity’s urgent challenges. READ more below

"Ultimately, the MASI program instilled in me trust. I learned to trust myself, my agency, my values, my community, my mind, my heart, my hands, and most of all: my purpose." Read more from MA in Social Innovation alumna Sienna George '20 below. She shares about her journey to the program and what lead her to her new role as Social Impact Strategist with the B Corp, Oliver Russell.

"If we are to make a difference in the world as peacemakers, we can start by voting and getting involved in our own cities." Kroc School students Marjon Saulon & Sophia Ventura-Cruess write about why engaging with one's community is key to peace after whatever happens in the General Election on Nov. 3.

Yesterday was Torero Tuesday, and it was one of our most successful yet! Thank you so much to everyone who donated. We raised nearly $17,000 + a bonus of $1,500 from USD for winning the Founder's Challenge. That money will fund student scholarships and allow more students to attend the Kroc School.