At the Edge of it All
At the edge of an international border, at the edge of the Pacific, at the edge of innovation, community, education and discovery– “At the Edge of it All” is a University of San Diego podcast where USD experts speak on topics and stories that impact you and the broader community.
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Unpacking the True Cost of Homeownership (opens the original)
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On this episode of "At the Edge of it All," Norm Miller, Ernest W. Hahn Chair of Real Estate Finance, Emeritus, broke down a new housing affordability index he created at USD's Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate that looks at all of the costs associated with home ownership. He shared why determining if you can afford a home should factor in costs like insurance and HOA fees and not just interest rates and the mortgage. Miller also discussed how he hopes his quarterly date can spark new conver
Beyond 1776: Interesting Historical Moments in America's Founding (opens the original)
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On this episode of "At the Edge of it All," David Miller, a distinguished professor of history shared how his mother, a history teacher herself, inspired his lifelong love of history and guided his path into academia. In honor of America's 250th birthday, Miller also shared some interesting history lessons about America's founding and how San Diego's history, during that time, had similar historical parallels.
Leading the Next Generation of Business Students (opens the original)
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In this episode of "At the Edge of it All," Brian Tietje, dean of the Knauss School of Business, reflected on his first year leading USD's business school and what drew him to want to work at USD. Tietje also shared his vision for the Knauss School of Business and what a business education looks like today with AI and entrepreneurship at the forefront.
Driving Sustainable Change Through Business (opens the original)
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In this episode of "At the Edge of it All", Dr. Nichole Wissman, assistant professor of management, discusses how businesses are navigating environmental challenges and why many are looking at more sustainable ways to do their business practices. She also shares how she is educating students to think about the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability in business practices.
Connecting with the Community Over the Joy of Learning (opens the original)
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Brian Clack, A. Vassiliadis Distinguished Director of the Humanities Center, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss the 10 year anniversary of the University of San Diego's Humanities Center and how the center has encouraged not only students and faculty, but the greater community, to be lifelong learners through their events, research opportunities and free art gallery on campus. Clack also shared how the community is invited to the upcoming KPBS San Diego Book Festival on August
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