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Expanding early access to engineering courses

Technology & Engineering

An award-winning UC San Diego electrical engineering class is now offered to Chula Vista high school students right at their own school, during their school day, in an effort to expand earlier access to engineering concepts and skills.

Students in the ECE5: Making, Breaking and Hacking Stuff course stand outside their Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School sign.

Being Purposeful and Brave

Events & Happenings

UC San Diego’s position at the forefront of addressing complex issues was prominent at “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” a two-day conference presented by the Applied Research Center for Civility, a partnership between UC San Diego and the National Conflict Resolution Center.

Four panelists and a presenter sit on a stage in front of a title slide for Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia conference

Public Attention Can Drive Governments to Take Meaningful Environmental Actions

Politics & Society

A new study from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities.

Group of activists is protesting outdoors - Crowd demonstrating against global warming and plastic pollution, concepts about green ecology and environmental sustainability

As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Identify Mechanisms Behind Plant Response to Warming

Science & Environment

Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this “sweating” function. Now, biologists have unlocked the details behind these processes and identified two paths that plants use to handle rising temperatures.

Sun sets over an agricultural crop.
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Our People, Our Stories, Our Impact

Take a deeper look into the remarkable stories of our changemakers and community-builders, our cutting-edge research, and the global influence of UC San Diego.

Campus & Community

From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.

White Coats, Bright Futures: Skaggs Pharmacy School Welcomes Its 22nd Class to the Profession

Milestones

As family, friends and loved ones looked on proudly, more than 70 pharmacy students were inducted into the profession at the UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences White Coat ceremony.

UC San Diego Launches Innovative Wellness App to Support Student Well-Being

Student Life

A pioneering and comprehensive wellness app, Willo is the first of its kind on a university campus. Developed for UC San Diego students by UC San Diego students, it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate the university's extensive wellness services into a highly personalized, user-friendly platform that guides users toward on-campus services – all free of charge.

Campus Cravings: 8 Must-Try Bites and Beverages

Campus News

While UC San Diego is recognized for its groundbreaking research and cutting-edge academic programs, it also offers a vibrant and diverse culinary scene with something to satisfy every craving. Here is a list of 8 unique bites and beverages to try at UC San Diego.

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