USD Magazine Spring 2026

MAKING A LASTING IMPACT The Governor’s Office and the California State Legislature recently tapped the University of San Diego for $5.5 million in funding to continue its work with College Corps. The program provides eligible undergraduate students with $10,000 a year in exchange for 450 hours of community service in the areas of K-12 education, food insecurity, environmental stewardship and community health. Since its launch in 2022, College Corps has exploded in popularity. USD College Corps has enrolled 466 fellows, generating more than 184,000 hours of direct service across San Diego County. This new funding will support the enrollment of nearly 400 more students over the next three years. “This investment affirms what we have always believed to be true: When students are trusted with real responsibilities in real communities, they rise to the occasion,” said Alvin “Vinny” Seepaul, program director of USD College Corps.

ANOTHER MILESTONE YEAR THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEM LEADERS USD’s AnchorSTEM program supports Rising Star students in STEM fields by providing faculty mentorship, research opportunities, community engagement and financial assistance to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It’s a collaboration between the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences and community organizations. AnchorSTEM recognizes that the true success of its scholars goes beyond academic achievements. The program is designed to help students grow into confident, empowered individuals. This vision is evident in students from the first graduating cohort. Their testimonials highlight how AnchorSTEM has played a huge role in both their personal and academic journeys. Last year, the program celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students, and this year, a second cohort will cross the stage at commencement. As these scholars embark on their professional paths, the program will continue to uplift the next generation of STEM leaders by fostering a sense of belonging, building students’ confidence in their STEM abilities and providing support every step of the way.

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