Draft:Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Engineering school of the University of San Diego
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The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering is the engineering school of the University of San Diego, a private Roman Catholic university in San Diego, California. Established in 2013, the school offers undergraduate engineering programs and has been the subject of coverage related to philanthropy, engineering education initiatives, and institutional development.
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Comment: Seeing routine coverage in the citations of news items but not seeing significant notability claims for the school itself as a subject of in-depth secondary coverage. Bobby Cohn 🍁 (talk) 18:45, 23 March 2026 (UTC)
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2013 |
Parent institution | University of San Diego |
| Location | San Diego , California , United States |
History
The school was established in 2013 following a $20 million donation from philanthropist Darlene Marcos Shiley, honoring her late husband, Donald Shiley, an engineer known for co-inventing a widely used artificial heart valve.[1] Prior to its establishment, engineering programs at the university were administered within the School of Business Administration.[1]
The creation of the school was part of a broader effort to expand science and technology education at the university and strengthen connections with the San Diego region’s technology sector.[1]
In 2018, the school received a $10 million gift to support new classrooms, laboratories, and innovation spaces, contributing to the development of the Belanich Engineering Center.[2]
In 2024, a $75 million pledge to the university aimed at expanding STEM programs further supported facilities and interdisciplinary initiatives associated with the engineering school.[3]
Academics
The school offers undergraduate degree programs in disciplines including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial and systems engineering.
The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and the integration of engineering with social and global considerations. The school has also offered combined Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree pathways.[2]
Research and initiatives
The school has been involved in national engineering education initiatives. In 2015, it received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation as part of the "Revolutionizing Engineering Departments" program to develop new approaches to engineering education and increase diversity in the field.[4]
The initiative focused on integrating technical training with broader societal challenges, including sustainability and economic development.[4]
Reputation
The school has been ranked among undergraduate engineering programs at institutions that do not grant doctoral degrees by U.S. News & World Report.[2]
Facilities
The school is housed in facilities on the University of San Diego campus, including the Belanich Engineering Center, which was developed following philanthropic support for expanded engineering infrastructure.[2]
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