University of San Diego Magazine 75th Anniversary 2024

Dear Toreros, W elcome to our renewed and refreshed University of San Diego Magazine . We’re excited to present this issue to you and to share stories of interest to our Torero family. The magazine was reimagined with an eye toward the many ways our vibrant community is unique — and the sections, stories and imagery reflect how we lead and serve with faith, justice and love. There’s also another reason we decided to give the magazine a makeover. Throughout 2024, we’re commemorating USD’s 75th anniversary under the theme, “Lighting the Way Forward.” Seven and a half decades ago, Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill, RSCJ, and Bishop Charles Francis Buddy sparked a light through their bold vision to build a Catholic university in San Diego. Today, tens of thousands of Torero alumni, brilliant faculty members, bright students and dedicated staff members carry that light forward through their work to confront humanity’s urgent challenges. We want USD’s flagship magazine to be one of the ways we light the way forward through sharing these important stories with you. We hope you will join us to celebrate USD’s past, present and future by attending an event — on campus, virtually or somewhere around the world. You can download some virtual swag and follow the latest news and events on the USD 75th anniversary website or by engaging with us on social media. University of San Diego Magazine is written, designed and produced for you — our incredible Torero community. To deliver the stories and content you seek from USD, we want to hear from you. Scan our QR code to complete a brief reader survey and share your thoughts, preferences and story ideas. We look forward to evolving this magazine and the other ways we connect with you. I'm also excited to share that I am a new member of the Torero alumni community! In May, I walked across the stage and officially earned my PhD from USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences. Thank you for all you do to make this university stellar. Please join me in wishing USD a happy 75th anniversary — and, together, let's continue Lighting the Way Forward. In Torero Spirit,

Richard P. Virgin ’24 (PhD) Vice President of University Advancement

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