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A Kroc School Alumna's Pivot to Peace
When Diana Kutlow joined the University of San Diego’s first cohort in the Peace and Justice Studies program, she had no idea it would lead to a position with Hands of Peace, which empowers American,...
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Learn more about Kroc School history, faculty, events and more.
About OverviewTraining courageous doers for the work of peacebuilding, social innovation and conflict resolution.
Academics OverviewGETTING STARTED
Providing resources and connections to Kroc School students and alumni.
Students & Alumni OverviewTogether with peacemakers, we develop powerful new approaches to end cycles of violence while advancing that learning locally and globally.
Kroc IPJ OverviewGETTING STARTED
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 OverviewGETTING STARTED
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Featured
A Kroc School Alumna's Pivot to Peace
When Diana Kutlow joined the University of San Diego’s first cohort in the Peace and Justice Studies program, she had no idea it would lead to a position with Hands of Peace, which empowers American,...
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The Big Questions That Keep You Up at Night
At the Kroc School, our students are tasked with thinking about how to solve some of the world's most intractable and challenging problems. As a part of the Kroc Foundations course that every Kroc...
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STORY: Why One Student Chose to Pursue a Master's in Peace and Justice
Here at the Kroc School of Peace Studies, we know that the study of peace and justice equips students to address a wide range of challenges (including armed conflict, human rights abuses, and...
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Social Innovation - Exploring Careers in an Emerging Field
The following blog post was written by Mari Thiersch who is an alumnus of the Masters in Social Innovation at the Kroc School of Peace Studies. She is currently a high school math and science teacher...
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Realizing My Passions During My Internship
The following blog post was written by Victoria Scalo, a second-year MA in Peace and Justice student at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. This past summer was...
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Meet the Fall 2021 Kroc Ambassadors
Meet the 2021 Kroc Ambassadors Monday, February 1, 2021 Share This Post email Facebook twitter linkedin As we enter this new school year, a new perspective is being taken on how we can grow as a...
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Inside the Nation’s Top MAPJ Program at the Kroc School of Peace Studies
The University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies was the first institution in the United States to offer academic training for students aspiring to become professional...
A Kroc School Alumna's Pivot to Peace
When Diana Kutlow joined the University of San Diego’s first cohort in the Peace and Justice Studies program, she had no idea it would lead to a ...
The Big Questions That Keep You Up at Night
At the Kroc School, our students are tasked with thinking about how to solve some of the world's most intractable and challenging problems. As a part ...
STORY: Why One Student Chose to Pursue a Master's in Peace and Justice
Here at the Kroc School of Peace Studies, we know that the study of peace and justice equips students to address a wide range of challenges ...
Social Innovation - Exploring Careers in an Emerging Field
The following blog post was written by Mari Thiersch who is an alumnus of the Masters in Social Innovation at the Kroc School of Peace Studies. She ...
Realizing My Passions During My Internship
The following blog post was written by Victoria Scalo, a second-year MA in Peace and Justice student at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at ...
Meet the Fall 2021 Kroc Ambassadors
Meet the 2021 Kroc Ambassadors Monday, February 1, 2021 Share This Post email Facebook twitter linkedin As we enter this new school year, a new ...
Inside the Nation’s Top MAPJ Program at the Kroc School of Peace Studies
The University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies was the first institution in the United States to offer academic training for ...
Art, Tech, Prison Reform: Inspiring Colleagues
The following blog post was written by Angela Leech, an Australian Fulbright Scholar and Delta Kappa Gamma World Fellowship Recipient who is ...
Here's What Studying Peace and Justice Looks like in 2021 and Beyond
Ali Smith of Inverness, Scotland has authored 10 books, and her research has given her plenty to say about the state of the world. Like so many ...
What is Peace Work? Definitions, Examples and Career Opportunities
Throughout most of recorded history, eminent people have inspired us by speaking of and promoting peace. Albert Einstein reminded us that "Peace ...
The Kroc School Has a Top-Ranked Conflict Resolution Degree in the Nation – Here's Why
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, better known by his stage name Xzibit, shares how he feels when he finds the work that fulfills him. “I'm doing things that ...
What Can I Do with a Master's in Conflict Resolution?
A conflict resolution degree is designed to help you become an effective changemaker who can confidently resolve disputes and find positive outcomes ...
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