University of San Diego

Founded 1949

The present institution resulted from the 1972 merger of a men's college—San Diego University, founded by Bishop Charles Buddy—and a women's college—San Diego College for Women, founded by Mother Rosalie Hill.


Link

University of San Diego history

Book

B. Boudoin, Fortress on the Hill: Founding the University of San Diego and the San Diego College for Women, 1942-1963