News Archive - Amanda Rubalcava

Campus Community Joins Together for Juneteenth

In commemoration of Juneteenth, UC San Diego hosted an array of events from June 18-21 in celebration of Black culture and history.

It’s Showtime: Epstein Family Amphitheater Ushers in its Inaugural Summer Season

UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater—a state-of-the-art outdoor entertainment venue in the heart of campus—is preparing to ‘raise the curtain’ on its very first summer season. Beginning June 19, the amphitheater will present a lineup of concerts, comedy shows and special events.

Commemorating Juneteenth at UC San Diego

Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. At UC San Diego, the university is honoring the holiday with a series of events ranging from a daylong community celebration to a symposium centered around enhancing the Black student experience.

UC San Diego Named 7th Best U.S. Public University by Center for World University Rankings

The University of California San Diego has been named No. 7 among U.S. public universities in the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), rising one spot from the previous year.

Engineers Shake Tallest Full-scale Building Ever Constructed on UC San Diego Earthquake Simulator

Engineers gathered on May 9 to shake a 10-story mass timber building–the tallest full-scale building to be tested on an earthquake simulator. The test took place at the UC San Diego NSF-funded outdoor shake table, one of the two largest shake tables in the world.

UC San Diego Ranked Among Nation’s Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges by The Princeton Review

The University of California San Diego is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation at an affordable cost, according to the Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2023 ranking.

Stories of Transformative Impact Shared During Changemaker Fellow Showcase

Last month at the UC San Diego Faculty Club, the university’s Community Engaged Learning and Anti-Racist Pedagogy Learning Community graduate student and faculty fellows showcased their transformative work to the campus community for the first time.

UC San Diego’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation by U.S. News & World Report

The U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings named nine of UC San Diego's graduate programs among the top 10 in the nation.

Undergraduate Scholars Honored for Living Out César E. Chávez’s Values

At the 22nd annual César E. Chávez celebration kickoff, four undergraduates were awarded scholarships for their demonstrated commitment to the advancement of Chávez’s core values on campus and beyond.

10 Go-To Spots Within a Half-Mile of Framework Apartments

Just steps away from the UC San Diego Blue Line trolley is Framework, a brand-new housing property that features 87 fully furnished modern studio apartments. From an iconic ballpark to entertainment venues, here is a list of ten must-visit spots within walking distance of the apartment community.