THE USD VISTA Gary Miller: ‘The Guy in the Box’

Whether a student is running late to their 7:45 a.m. class, walking home during dead hours or showing up to school for their morning sports practice, they have most likely received a friendly wave from Gary Miller. Gary is the kiosk greeter at the main campus entrance at the University of San Diego, known for his outgoing and kind personality. Gary greets each passing student during his shift, sometimes even sharing words of encouragement or an endearing compliment. Many could assume Gary has worked at USD for a while, as he is quite a well-known figure on campus, but he has only been here for six months since joining USD’s campus in May 2022. In these short few months, Gary has left a profound impact on the USD community through his unwavering kindness and commitment to making everyone’s day a little brighter.

Prior to working at USD, Gary has lived a life filled with various occupations, quite different from the work he does now for USD. Gary was born and raised in Williamsburg, New York: a