University of San Diego

Check out this week's USD News Minute -- featuring a major HRSA grant for graduate students focused on behavioral health, the first ever Racial Equity Awards from the Center for Educational Excellence, and USD's Mortar Board chapter being named best in the nation.

Wishing all of our #Torero dads a wonderful Father's Day! 2016

USD graduate Marjon Saulon is sharing his story with the world as a San Diego Union-Tribune community voices contributor! Learn more about Marjon's story https://www.sandiego.edu/news/detail.php?_focus=81551 University of San Diego: Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that the enslaved black people in the state were free by executive decree, representing the official ending of slavery in America. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth in recognition of that day.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria '00 and USD President James T. Harris sat down for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics covered included Gloria’s childhood in San Diego, the first time he visited City Hall, and his time on campus as a student. https://sites.sandiego.edu/usd-magazine//meeting-of-minds-2 University of San Diego: College of Arts and Sciences

How do we create a welcoming, vibrant, inclusive city for all San Diegans? Join us tonight at 5pm for "A Democracy for All of U.S.", hosted by the Joan B. Kroc... Institute for Peace and Justice, where we'll explore that question and more related to democracy in San Diego. LIVE at 5pm here: https://hubs.la/H0HdYTC0

Meet Evelin, a second-year student, Trustee Scholarship recipient, and part-time worker at USD's telefunding center. Learn more about Evelin and how you can support students like her. https://www.sandiego.edu/giving/evelin.php

Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about. St. Jane Frances de Chantal #WorshipWednesday 2019

In this week's USD News Minute: In celebration of Black History Month, the San Diego Public Library and USD Copley Library will be hosting a conversation with author Anne C. Bailey. Students in The Old Globe and the USD Shiley Graduate Acting Program embraced a new way of theatre in their virtual production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. And congratulations to USD President James T. Harris and USD School of Law and School of Business Adjunct professor and alum, Ronson Shamoun. Both were recently honored for their contributions to the community by Discover Magazine.

This week's #MondayMotivation honors our exceptional and inspiring #Torero female athletes! Thank you for motivating us to be better each and every day @usdtoreros

May the joys of peace, happiness and hope be yours this holiday season and throughout the year. Jim and Mary Harris and all your friends at the University of San Diego

Good Morning Toreros! In this week's USD News Minute, we're sharing when campus will be closed for the holiday break, details about the CA Notify app and a reminder of the safety protocols outlined by local health professionals to keep you & your family safe during the holidays.

#Toreros! Did you know USD Alumni make up 74,711 people living in all 50 states and 120 countries, with about 65% living in California? Check out @usdalumni to keep up with #USDAlumni information. @bkamerman.photo

Congratulations to all of our Mid-year Graduates! Please join us today for a special Mass and Welcome Social to celebrate the newest members of the Class of 2021! www.sandiego.edu/midyear #USDGrad21

Look familiar? These are USD students relaxing in between classes in 1970! #ThrowbackThursday #UniversityArchives

A long-time USD employee receives a surprising and emotional accolade; USD Honors students celebrate faculty who have inspired them; A multicultural USD tradition gets a virtual twist. It's all here in this week's Torero Tidbits: https://www.sandiego.edu/news/detail.php?_focus=78743

As we celebrate our mid-year graduates, we wanted to share an image of members of the USD Class of '70 admiring the Immaculata. Times have changed, but the feelings of wonder and excitement in beginning a new chapter of life never do! #USDGrad21 #UniversityArchives

USD Magazine +: Former USD professor Jericho Brown won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for his most recent book, The Tradition. He kicked off the fall 2020 Cropper Writers Series with a poignant discussion that engaged and inspired his audience. https://sites.sandiego.edu//jericho-browns-got-a-lot-to-say

Tomorrow! Join us virtually at the 2020 Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Expo. We invite you to explore the latest innovative concepts that will be presented by our engineering and computer science seniors! https://www.sandiego.edu/events/engineering/detail.php

The University of San Diego: Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies Master of Arts in Peace and Justice Studies is now accepting applications. Learn more about the program

How well do you know the facts behind immigration in the U.S.? A new book by USD Associate Professor of Sociology Greg Prieto aims to debunk common myths that surround the immigration debate, and serve as a readable primer for all of us to have a more sober and compassionate conversation. https://www.sandiego.edu/news/detail.php?_focus=78733

Happy Election Day #Toreros! "Somewhere inside of all of us is the power to change the world." Roald Dahl #TorerosTogether #USDVotes @USDPresHarris @USDToreros @torerolife @usdcas @usd_business @KrocIPJ @usdsoles @DeanRobertsUSD @USDAdmissions @USanDiegoLaw

USD News Center: Congratulations to Harmony Prado '24, whose idea, Harmony’s Room, a digital safe space/mental health and well-being platform, earned the top scholarship prize of $15,000 at the 2020 Fowler Business Concept Challenge! #usdbiz https://www.sandiego.edu/news/detail.php?_focus=78877

Such an incredible accomplishment for our Class of 2020 MEPN students! Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the class had a 100% graduation rate. A true testament to the commitment, courage and dedication of our University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science students, faculty and staff!!

Smile, you're in San Diego! What is your favorite thing about San Diego #Toreros? #LifeInSanDiego @roxyprima @phoebecornog @pandrdesignco

Toreros: Check out this week's USD News Minute -- students' innovative ideas were on display at the Changemaker Challenge and Fowler Business Concept Challenge, and USD student media were recognized for excellence by the San Diego Press Club. #USDNewsMinute

Toreros: Check out this week's USD News Minute, touching on University Ministry's guided meditations each Thursday, a record-breaking Torero Tuesday, and a look at the team behind your News Minute. #USDNewsMinute

#MondayMotivation: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela

As we celebrate All Saints Day, we invite you to enjoy a very special USD musical prayer, drawing on the inspiration of holy women and men from diverse backgrounds, to address the challenges we face today. #TorerosTogether https://youtu.be/GS4E-QgK5bI

#MondayMotivation: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao Tzu Enjoy the journey, Toreros! Thank you @carlapcrew for this beautiful shot taken in Tecolote Canyon

Join us this morning as we bring our Torero family together virtually to close Homecoming and Family Week with the annual Alumni and Family Mass. The event takes place at 10:30 a.m., PST, and can be viewed by registering here: https://marketing.sandiego.edu/hfw20/2020/10/18/mass/

Happy Halloween Toreros! We hope your day is filled with tricks, treats ... and maybe even a beautiful sunset!

Addressing homelessness. Providing future Changemakers the chance to pursue their passions. Welcoming Transfer students from near and far. It's all here in this week's edition of Torero Tidbits. https://www.sandiego.edu/news/detail.php?_focus=78656

Today is the day! 16 student teams will be pitching their novel business ideas at the Fowler Business Concept Challenge. Friends and family who attend will get to vote for their favorite pitches. Join us for this exciting and innovative event! https://bit.ly/3kHFulP

A #FlashbackFriday look back at the campus from almost six decades ago! #UniversityArchives #Classof61 #GoldenToreros

Toreros! Join us in celebrating our dedicated and resilient Class of 2020 at USD's Virtual Commencement this Saturday at 1 p.m., PST. More info here: sandiego.edu/classof2020 #USDGrad20 #TorerosTogether @USDPresHarris @usdcas @USDToreros @torerolife @usd_business

The uniforms may look a little different, but the commitment to winning remains the same! Our USD Men's football team in 1992 #GoToreros! #ThrowbackThursday

USD News Center: State-of-the-art technology and resources. A learning space that provides opportunities for growth for all members of the Torero community. Welcome to USD Learning Commons! https://www.sandiego.edu/news/detail.php?_focus=78468

Tomorrow at 12:30 pm, a panel of USD alumni speakers will share inspirational stories of how they have gone Beyond the Limits to achieve success, and what it means to be limitless in all aspects of life. Register here: https://bit.ly/3lD5Buq

Thanks for making our fifth annual #ToreroTuesday a BIG success!! Our students are so grateful to USD alumni, parents, and friends for supporting scholarships, Torero Athletics, and more! Check out a special thank you video here:

Election Day is right around the corner! Many thanks to the USD Votes team for reminding us about what we need to do and know in advance of next Tuesday.