Sunday, January 26, 2025

USD 75th Anniversary Gala

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Under the lights of Petco Park, hundreds of Toreros and supporters came together at the 75th Anniversary Founders Gala to support University of San Diego scholars. In a historic moment that amplified this outpouring of support, Chair Emerita Mrs. Darlene Shiley announced a transformative $75 million pledge – the largest gift in USD’s history.

This extraordinary commitment will launch the Shiley STEM Initiative, creating new possibilities for future Toreros.

Gallery of USD 75th Anniversary Founders Gala

Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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