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06/19/2026
Today, we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
As we reflect on the significance of this day, we are reminded of the power of hope and love in creating a more inclusive world.
“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
— Amanda Gorman
06/14/2026
USD graduate leads New York Knicks to NBA championship Mike Brown played two seasons for the Toreros, averaging 8.2 points per game.
06/10/2026
The World Cup isn’t just a dream. It’s a glimpse of what happens when ambition meets opportunity.
At USD, we believe in lighting the way forward, helping students turn that ambition into impact and possibility into purpose. ⚽️
06/08/2026
Built on Alcala Park: How the University of San Diego Formed the Tactical Brain Trust Governing the Modern NBA Mike Brown’s Knicks and the Spurs clash in the 2026 NBA Finals, putting the unparalleled coaching lineage and executive blueprint born at USD on basketball's grandest stage.
06/08/2026
What starts as childhood curiosity can become a pathway to purpose.
For USD junior Jace Soto, early field trips to Mission Bay through Ocean Discovery Institute sparked a fascination with marine biology and environmental science. Learning about marine habitats and the impact of human activity on ecosystems inspired him to explore science more deeply.
That interest continued to grow in high school when he joined Ocean Discovery’s Ocean Leader Program, which provides students with academic support, college guidance, and career development opportunities.
Today, Soto’s story reflects the impact of Ocean Discovery Institute’s mission: using science to empower students from under-resourced communities to transform their lives and create positive change.
Through tuition-free programs, the San Diego nonprofit serves approximately 7,000 students each year, helping the next generation of leaders discover their potential.
Learn more about Soto’s story and the Ocean Discovery Institute by visiting the link in our bio and clicking on ‘USD News Center’
Alumni status unlocked. Celebration mode ongoing. 🎓🎉
Ebrahim Tarshizi, PhD, MBA, professor of practice and director of the MS in Applied Data Science (ADS) and MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) programs and Erin Cooke, professor of practice in Applied Data Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence programs, joined At the Edge of it All to discuss what AI looks like today, how it works to find information and what precautions you should use before sharing personal information.
06/02/2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly growing, raising important questions in higher education.
At the University of San Diego, faculty, staff and university leaders have been actively engaging with those questions, exploring how AI can support learning while remaining grounded in the university’s commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition, ethics and critical thinking.
By the time ChatGPT 3.5 launched in November 2022, faculty meetings were being convened almost immediately. The provost’s office wasted no time in forming a steering committee to prepare for AI’s evolving impacts.
“Over the last several years, we have jumped from intellectual abstractions about AI to concrete classroom conversations,” said Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, PhD, professor at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and USD’s associate provost for academic strategy and growth.
As AI continues to evolve, so do the conversations taking place across campus. To read more about how the university is navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI, visit the link in our bio and click on ‘USD News Center’