USD Magazine Summer 2015

ecently, USD Magazine sat down with President Mary E. Lyons, PhD, for a reflective conversation on her 12-year tenure, which comes to an end this summer. While the university has grown significantly in both reputation and reach during that time, Dr. Lyons is quick to credit others for those successes. She’s also optimistic about the university’s opportu- nities for the future — and more than a little excited about her own as well. TORERO NEWS

During your tenure, USD has grown a great LAST I NG LEGACY [ v a l e d i c t i o n ] President Mary E. Lyons, PhD, anticipates the next chapter upon stepping down f rom her pos i t ion R Q:

among our faculty who inte- grate their courses with other student-learning experiences. For example, the emphasis on research, creativity, innovation and hands-on community service explains why USD is truly a ‘Changemaker’ campus.

deal in reputation and signifi- cance, regionally, nationally and globally. What distinguishes the USD educational experience?

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A distinguished universi- ty stands out from its

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‘peers.’ One of USD’s distinctive characters is a curriculum built upon a liberal arts foundation. I applaud the faculty for main- taining that commitment. USD also stands out because of the remarkable collaborations

What do you deem to be the university’s most

significant achievements since your presidency began in 2003?

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I am very proud of the university’s growing rep-

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