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Recipients of the Daniel B. Woodruff Memorial Scholarship gathered on August 21st for an intimate reunion dinner celebrating a connection that extends well beyond their time at the University of San Diego (USD). Woodruff Scholars spanning more than two decades came together at the home of Stath Karras, executive director of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, to reconnect and welcome the newest recipient into this distinguished community. Established as a permanent tri

San Diego philanthropist and business leader Dan Epstein was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) at its annual Achievement Awards event. The honor recognizes decades of advocacy, community leadership, and financial support benefiting local military families, active-duty service members, and veterans across San Diego County. Much of that impact has been made possible through the Epstein Family Foundation, wh

The University of San Diego Knauss School of Business proudly welcomes the 2026 Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) cohort, a dynamic group of students bringing significant professional experience and diverse perspectives to the program. This year’s cohort reflects the breadth of today’s real estate industry, bringing together experienced professionals, military-connected students, and international students from Mexico and Germany. Collectively, they bring years of profe

In August, the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC) hosted more than 50 undergraduate and MSRE alumni for a Greek Fest-themed evening at the home of BMC Executive Director Stath Karras. The casual gathering gave alumni an opportunity to reconnect with classmates and friends while meeting other BMC graduates from different years and programs. The Greek Fest theme came to life with blue and white décor, Greek flags flying throughout the property and a selection of delici

In an industry that plays a defining role in how our cities grow, diversity and local representation are essential to sustainable community development. The Real Estate Awareness and Discovery Initiative (READI), spearheaded by the University of San Diego’s Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, is helping bridge that gap by introducing junior high and high school students from historically under-resourced communities to the diverse world of commercial real estate. Through ex

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate is pleased to welcome Tom Arnold, DBA, to the Real Estate Department faculty at the University of San Diego (USD). Arnold brings more than three decades of senior leadership in global real estate investment, private equity and portfolio management to the classroom, giving real estate students direct access to someone who has operated at the highest levels of institutional real estate. Most recently, Arnold spent more than a decade at

This fall, the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate's Real Estate Awareness and Discovery Initiative (READI) came full circle when one of the program's own mentees arrived on campus as a first-year Torero. Pablo Sayas first crossed paths with BMC Executive Director Stath Karras during a READI session with the Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI). At the time, Pablo was a sophomore in high school who had already set his sights on a career in real estate. That initial spark

The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate welcomed a crowd of 100 students, alumni and commercial real estate professionals to the University of San Diego on September 22nd for its Dialogue Series, Thriving in Today’s Dynamic Workplace. Featuring Mandy Mooney, vice president of internal communications at Prologis and author of Corporating: 3 Ways to Win at Work, the event offered an engaging and practical look at how relationships, reputation and resilience can shape professi