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IN MEMORIAM

Spain, where she holds the position of predoctoral researcher in climate and health at ISGlobal, while also pursuing her doctorate in biomedicine at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. 2020s Zach Denison ’21 (MBA) began a new role as chief of staff at Excellence in Giving. This Colorado Springs-based philanthropy advisory firm has facilitated more than $850 million in charitable giving since 2001, and Zach’s role involves strategic planning, operational management, marketing strategy and team development. As a former IT business relationship manager and a U.S. Navy veteran, Zach brings a wealth of experience to this position. Stephen Dolar ’21 (JD) became an associate at the San Diego office of Ogletree Deakins. Focusing on employment law, Stephen brings valuable experience in handling civil court and arbitration cases involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment and wrongful discharge under California law. With a strong academic background, including a JD from the University of San Diego School of Law and a BS, summa cum laude, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Stephen is sure to be an asset to the team at Ogletree Deakins.

William Wallace MacKenzie Jr. ‘73 (JD) passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025. He was 93 years old. A naval officer, merchant marine and later a lawyer, Bill traveled the world yet treasured his family most. Survived by three children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, his love and wisdom will be deeply missed but never forgotten. As Bill would say: “Keep dancing.”

Charitable gift annuities provide philanthropic support to USD that will provide you with a fixed income stream for life. When you fund a charitable gift annuity at USD, you will receive payments with fixed rates that are locked in. Designed for those above 70 years of age, establishing a charitable gift annuity can add to your retirement income. Generous payout rates range from 7% to 10.5%, depending on your age. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE: • An income tax deduction. (This can be used in the year the gift is made and can carry forward for five years as needed.) • Partial avoidance of capital gains if funded with appreciated assets. • Fixed guaranteed income you cannot outlive. • Direct support of USD’s mission. For more information on options and payout rates, contact: Erin Kathleen Jones, CFRE, CSPG Director of Planned Giving and Major Gifts (619) 260-5423 ekjones@sandiego.edu

Jonathan Dean Huppert ’12 (BA) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan Dean Huppert, a beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew and friend. A proud graduate of the University of San Diego with a degree in English literature, Jonathan’s time at the university was formative and cherished. books and films, as well as his love for travel, music and exploration, touched the lives of those around him. He will be deeply missed. His passion for writing, reading and consuming

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