USD Magazine Fall 2026

12 COUNSEL FOR THE COMMUNITY USD School of Law’s 13 legal clinics give students experience on real cases while providing free legal services to San Diego residents in need.

26 CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE USD is helping turn collaborations and policies into actions that make climate solutions a reality for communities.

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On the Cover Members from USD’s

Sustainability Club teamed up with I Love a Clean San Diego to pick up trash in Tecolote Canyon for Coastal Cleanup Day.

FALL 2026

20 TOREROS TOGETHER FOR GLOBAL IMPACT A group of USD student-athletes immersed themselves in a Jamaican community for a service trip, and left with a life-changing experience.

BEAUTY, GOODNESS AND TRUTH

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A Community’s Mural The World Arts Village mural on the previous spread was created by the students and staff of the University of San Diego Institute for College Initiatives. It consists of 60 individual panels representing the diverse cultures of the Linda Vista neighborhood. The work is the culmination of dedicated efforts of more than 40 students from Summer 2025 through Spring 2026.

DEAR TOREROS

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AROUND ALCALÁ PARK

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Comm unity FAITH IN ACTION 18 AT THE EDGE OF IT ALL 31 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES 32 TORERO ATHLETICS 34 TOREROS MAKING WAVES 38 IN MEMORIAM 47 LEADING WITH LOVE 48 2 | University of San Diego Magazine

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