Charlotte Johnson, JD, who recently stepped into the role of Vice President for Student Affairs at USD, is optimistic that something good can come of USD realigning their goals and priorities to fit a modified reopening of campus.
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As the future of higher education finally turns a corner towards normalcy, President James T. Harris III, D.Ed., utilized this transition as an opportunity to reflect on the changes that the university already made and will make going into the school year.
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As a Changemaker Campus, The University of San Diego identifies itself as a university dedicated to diversity and inclusion. In their 2020 Strategic Plan for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, they aim to “justly represent the breadth and beauty of God’s creation in our own community, embracing the values of both pluralism and equity.” However, many students have mixed feelings regarding how well USD upholds their commitment to diversity. Several presidents of multicultural clubs shared their thoughts in a series of interviews.
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Students and faculty honor the memory of Haley Takeda and discuss the profound mark she left on the USD community.
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USD leadership studies professor shares his life journey in finding his purpose through faith and leadership
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Karma Lekshe Tsomo, a Buddhist nun who teaches at the University of San Diego in the theology department, has life endeavors stretching far beyond the classroom. Her Buddhist path has taken her around the world, where she has studied the history and teachings of Buddhism and become an advocate for female advancement.
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Alma Migrante is a nonprofit organization based in Tijuana, Mexico. The group advocates for humane immigration policies. The nonprofit reached out to USD, and the two partnered in 2021 to create 10 to 15 digital narratives that highlight human rights defenders in the border region of Tijuana. Defenders are those who commit their time and energy to protect the rights of immigrants through policy building and reform.
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Being active and giving to the community can go hand-in-hand. Students at the University of San Diego now have the opportunity to further the benefits of their workout routine by donating a meal each time they reach a fitness goal.
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On Thursday, March 4, the Cropper Series welcomed USD’s very own professor and poet Alexis Jackson for a reading and craft talk as the first event of the spring semester, before students completing the emphasis in creative writing read from their own works.
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Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama, shared her nonlinear journey from college rejections and self-doubt, to organizing events in the Rose Garden .
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