The Burnham-Moores Center is proud to celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and team. This spring, members of our community were recognized for their leadership, service, academic excellence, and commitment to strengthening the commercial real estate industry. Student Awards & Achievements Real Estate Society Earns Corporate Engagement Champion Award The Burnham-Moores Center at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business is incredibly proud of the Re

Congratulations to the Master of Sciene in Real Estate (MSRE) class of 2026! These graduates have demonstrated exceptional dedication, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence in the real estate profession. We are honored to have been a part of their journey, and we look forward to watching them make their mark on the industry. Please join us and celebrate the newest members of the USD MSRE alumni family!

Celebrating its 30th year, the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate welcomed nearly 450 commercial real estate professionals, industry leaders, alumni and students to its Annual Real Estate Conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Centered on the theme, Adapting to Structural Shifts Transforming Real Estate, the conference continued its long-standing tradition of bringing together commercial real estate leaders to examine the issues shaping the industry while fostering the re

The University of San Diego Real Estate Alumni Association once again brought together students, alumni, and industry professionals for a night of friendly competition and community support at the 14th Annual USD Real Estate Alumni Association Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser. The annual event, a long-standing favorite on the USD real estate community's calendar, continues to serve a dual purpose: connecting generations of Torero real estate professionals while

The Burnham-Moores Center recently welcomed MSRE alumnae for the inaugural MSRE Women's Alumnae Gathering, a morning dedicated to strengthening connections, fostering mentorship, and celebrating the growing community of women shaping the commercial real estate industry. The gathering brought together graduates representing multiple MSRE cohorts and career stages, with an impressive 71% attendance rate. More importantly, it marked the beginning of a long-term initiative focuse

One of the defining characteristics of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate has always been our commitment to preparing students not just for graduation, but for successful careers. As the commercial real estate industry evolves, so too must the skills of the professionals entering it. Over the past two years, no development has transformed the business landscape more rapidly than artificial intelligence. From market research and financial analysis to marketing, property

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate is proud to announce Jason Santos, '26 (MSRE) as the 2026 recipient of the Daniel B. Woodruff Memorial Scholarship, the Center's highest student honor. The Woodruff Scholarship recognizes a graduate student who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, professional achievement, integrity, and a commitment to serving others—qualities that defined Daniel B. Woodruff throughout his life and career. More than a scholarship, it represen

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At the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate within the Knauss School of Business, our work is strengthened by colleagues who are deeply committed to student success and the power of professional connection. Recently, two members of our team were recognized with honors that reflect their leadership and impact on our community. Jackie Greulich, associate director at the Burnham-Moores Center, received the Knauss Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional dedication to

Students studying real estate at the University of San Diego have access to one of the most robust scholarship opportunities available to real estate students anywhere in the country. Through the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, undergraduate students majoring or minoring in real estate, as well as those enrolled in the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program, can apply for scholarships designed to support their academic and professional development. During the

The University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business has launched the new MSRE Referral Program, an initiative designed to expand access to the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program (and other graduate programs) while strengthening connections across the commercial real estate community. The program invites alumni, industry partners, and community members to recommend talented professionals who may benefit from the MSRE experience. Referred applicants will be eli

A new housing affordability index developed by researchers affiliated with the University of San Diego is offering fresh insight into the widening gap between incomes and housing costs across major U.S. metropolitan areas. The research, led by Norm Miller , PhD, Ernest W. Hahn Chair of Real Estate Finance, Emeritus, and Ian Kennedy, introduces a data-driven index designed to compare housing affordability across cities using a consistent national benchmark. The index evaluates

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business is pleased to welcome Sean Murphy, Tracy Murphy, Brig Black, and Kristin San Martin as the newest members of its Policy Advisory Board. The Policy Advisory Board is composed of senior real estate professionals and industry leaders who help guide the strategic direction of the Center while strengthening its connection to the commercial real estate industry. The Board supports t

In today’s interconnected commercial real estate (CRE) market, local decisions increasingly reverberate across continents. Investors from Asia to Europe are actively reallocating capital into U.S. property markets, while global trends in sustainability, technology and urbanization shape how cities grow and thrive — including right here in San Diego. Against this backdrop, employers are seeking talent fluent not only in spreadsheets, but in global networks and cross-border opp

Each year, the global real estate industry gathers along the iconic Mediterranean waterfront of Cannes, France, for the world’s premier real estate conference, MIPIM. The 2026 conference has brought together more than 20,000 delegates from over 90 countries, including leading developers, institutional investors, city officials, and innovators shaping the future of the built environment. This year, six students from the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University o

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate partnered with CREW San Diego to host its annual Dialogue Series on November 13, bringing together students, industry partners and community members for an engaging morning of learning and connection. Held at the Alexandria at Torrey Pines, the program combined relationship-building and breakfast with a keynote presentation by Danielle Sprouls, Esq., executive coach and author of WTF: Women That Flourish . The morning brought together

Norm Miller authors article entitled, "Betting on AI and real estate in a shifting economy"

What sets the BMC Mentorship Program apart is its intentional, data-driven approach. The Center pairs its undergraduate and graduate real estate students with industry executives and alumni according to shared interests, but the match is refined using more than just a resume. The MSRE mentorship program paired up 49 students, and the undergraduate program paired up 105 students, a record number for this program. The program utilizes the McQuaig behavioral assessment tool, a

MSRE Candidate Brian Graezer shares his experience of his first ULI conference.

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