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Together with peacemakers, we develop powerful new approaches to end cycles of violence while advancing that learning locally and globally.
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Learn more about Kroc School history, faculty, events and more.
About Overview
Training courageous doers for the work of peacebuilding, social innovation and conflict resolution.
Academics Overview
Providing resources and connections to Kroc School students and alumni.
Students & Alumni Overview
Together with peacemakers, we develop powerful new approaches to end cycles of violence while advancing that learning locally and globally.
Kroc IPJ Overview
The Spark @ USD drives positive social change through a combination of creative and high-impact teaching, learning, knowledge generation, and ongoing engagement with pioneer social innovators and entrepreneurs.
Center for Restorative Justice Overview
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Social Impact Leadership Skills Every Green Entrepreneur Needs
Starting a business that generates revenue is hard. Starting one that also protects the planet, upholds fair labor practices, and advances social ...
Kroc School of Peace Studies Celebrates the Class of 2026
The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies is proud to congratulate the Class of 2026 at the University of San Diego. To mark the occasion, the Kroc ...
Careers in Global Justice: From Courtrooms to Communities
As threats to human rights continue to arise around the world, the need for professionals dedicated to peace and justice is urgent. This pathway is ...
Explore Restorative Justice Careers in 2026 and Beyond
As several communities, schools and legal systems rethink how they handle conflict and harm, the need for restorative justice continues to grow. ...
From Classroom to Fieldwork: Applying Security Studies in Conflict Zones
Modern conflict is rarely as simple as two armies clashing on a battlefield. In reality, crises today are fueled by cyber threats, resource scarcity, ...
A Decade After Colombia’s Peace Deal: Peace or Peril? The Limits of Restorative Justice Without Deterrence
Nearly a decade after the 2016 Peace Accord, peace remains elusive in Colombia. Instead of ending conflict, the accord reflects a familiar pattern in ...
Taking a Chance on My Research: A Kroc Student Perspective
In this blog, Elise Free, an MA in Social Innovation candidate at the Kroc School of Peace Studies, reflects on her experience attending a Graduate ...
Create a Career in International Humanitarian Law and Peace
You’ve probably felt it, too—that quiet urgency beneath the headlines. The ache in your gut when you read about families torn apart by war, politics, ...
Lessons Learned from Peace and Conflict in TV, Film, Music, and Art
Have you ever felt more comfortable watching a TV show or movie about a historical event than reading about it from a history book? Oftentimes, it’s ...
Building Change: Metro de Medellín Ecosystem Site Visit
If you were to ask an American to think of a cable car and its location, to really visualize it, most would have no problem. Many might respond with ...
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Racing Across the Ocean with Purpose: A Humanitarian’s Next Challenge
My first experience of providing humanitarian aid was in the Central African country of Burundi. Civil war was in full swing. Of the many challenges, ...
Do You Need a Degree to Join the Peace Corps?
Serving with the Peace Corps is a chance to learn with communities, build trust across cultures, live out your values and be a changemaker. If you’re ...
