USD Magazine Summer 2015

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F E A T U R E S T O R I E S

G O O D W O R K T H A T N E E D S D O I N G .

16 / TAK ING CARE It takes a special kind of person to care for the sickest of children, but USD’s School of Nursing alumni at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego are up to the challenge. Over and over, these nurses demonstrate a huge level of commitment to caring for sick kids. What’s the secret? There’s not just one, but adaptability is key.

TORERO NEWS 4 / Lasting Legacy D O G O O D . A N D G O O D W I L L C O M E T O Y O U . U S D M A G A Z I N E

D E P A R T M E N T S

After 12 years, President Mary E. Lyons, PhD, is stepping down. USD Magazine talks with her about her tenure at the university.

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6 / Committed to Excellence James T. Harris III, DEd, will take the reins from USD President Mary E. Lyons, PhD, later this summer. 8 / Dream Weaver School of Leadership and Education Sciences Dean Paula Cordeiro is moving on to the next chapter. 10 / Mixing Things Up To address areas where the College of Arts and Science’s faculty is lacking in diversity, several new postdoctoral fellowships have been created. FAI TH IN ACT ION 12 / Gracias A Dios Student Emerald Dohleman ’16 looks back on her experiences as part of USD’s 2015 Tijuana Spring Breakthrough.

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ON THE COVER: President Mary E. Lyons, PhD, photographed by Nick Abadilla.

A D A P T A B I L I T Y I S K E Y .

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ATHLET I CS 14 / The Stuff of Dreams After a life-changing cancer diagnosis, pitcher Taylor Kaczmarek has a heightened appreciation of what really matters. He’s determined to keep pushing ahead.

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