University of San Diego Magazine 75th Anniversary 2024

I n Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an anchor institution — 75 years being a part of the community and 75 years working alongside its neighbors near and far to make the world a better place. The updated

The vision states that “strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, we confront humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice and leading with love.” Those aren’t just catchy taglines or lofty goals. Those words, chosen with the utmost care, are the university’s true north. They inform decisions, directions and strategy. The vision and mission are embodied through six core values — academic excellence, Catholic identity, human dignity, care for our common home, ethical conduct and compassionate service, and inspired and meaningful lives.

vision and mission speak to the community’s deep commitment to service and compassion.

USD’s mission states that “we are advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable … and hopeful world.”

In the stories that follow, you’ll learn more about the meaningful and inspiring ways through which Toreros live out USD’s mission, vision and values.

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