Posts Tagged ‘University of San Diego’


USD’s MBA program ranked 26th

Staff 11:22 AM November 6, 2009

The University of San Diego’s evening Master of Business Administration program was ranked 26th in the nation by BusinessWeek, the university announced Friday.
Topping the magazine’s ranking of the “Top Part-Time MBA Programs” was Worcester Polytechnic in Massachusetts, followed by UCLA and UC Berkeley.
The ratings were based on surveys of academic quality and student satisfaction. [...]


Strong consumer confidence cause economic rise

Staff 11:13 AM October 27, 2009

The University of San Diego’s Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose for the sixth consecutive month in September, led by a strong rise in local consumer confidence, it was announced Tuesday.
The index, which is used to gauge the health of San Diego’s economy, rose 1 percent last month, according to Alan Gin, who compiles the [...]


619 Sports: USD’s J.T. Rogan — Drake wanted to win more than we did

By J.T. Rogan 6:46 PM October 21, 2009

USD running back J.T. Rogan offers a frank assessment of where the Toreros stand after a disappointing 21-14 homecoming loss to Drake.


Smoke fills USD library, no fire found

Staff 11:44 AM October 11, 2009

White smoke filled the first floor of the main library at the University of San Diego Sunday, but firefighters couldn’t locate the source, a fire dispatcher said.


Index shows SD’s economic health improving

Staff 12:08 PM September 24, 2009

Contributing to the increase was a sharp gain in local consumer confidence.


Court sponsors college program for foster kids

By Staff 11:49 AM September 23, 2009

The San Diego Superior Court and other groups and agencies are sponsoring an event Saturday to encourage foster youth to think about college as a realistic option. The free event, titled “I Can Go to College,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hahn University Center on the [...]


Snaps! Slang dictionary helps translate college students

By Jennifer Reed 9:32 AM August 28, 2009

Students all over the “1904″ (aka, San Diego) hope that this school year won’t be an “epic fail.” Totes!


Ten local schools are recognized as ‘military-friendly’

Staff 3:04 PM August 19, 2009

Ten San Diego-area colleges and universities are ranked among the nation’s most military friendly schools by G.I. Jobs magazine.
The magazine’s 2010 list of “Military Friendly Schools” included Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, Palomar Community College District, San Diego City College, San Diego Miramar College, San Diego State University, Southwestern College, UC San Diego and [...]


Key indicator shows slight rebound in San Diego’s economy

Staff 10:48 AM July 28, 2009

The Index of Leading Economic Indicators for San Diego County rose 0.4 percent in June, according to USD’s Alan Gin.

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