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How Race Shapes Who Wins and Who loses in U.S. Democracy

June 25, 2020

Hajnal is author of the new book “Dangerously Divided How Race and Class Shape Winning and Losing in American Politics” which shows how race more than class or any other demographic factor shapes not only how Americans vote but also who wins and who loses when the votes are counted and policies are enacted.

Bill Whitaker to Class of 2020: ‘Don’t Underestimate your Ability to Change Things’

June 18, 2020

Confronting a pandemic and the virus of racism, UC San Diego’s keynote commencement speaker inspires graduates to create meaningful change for ‘healing, rebuilding, re-imagining’.

Class of 2020’s Rising Stars

June 11, 2020

The Class of 2020 has much to celebrate. More than 9,000 Tritons will mark one of life’s biggest milestones by earning a degree from UC San Diego.

How Stimulus Dollars are Spent will Affect Emissions for Decades

June 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have led to a record crash in emissions. But it will be emission levels during the recovery—in the months and years after the pandemic recedes—that matter most for how global warming plays out, according to a new Nature commentary from researchers at the University of California San Diego.

New Visa Restrictions will Make the U.S. Economic Downturn Worse

June 4, 2020

The Trump administration is expected to set limits on a popular program that allows international students to work in the U.S. after graduation while remaining on their student visas. The restrictions are likely to make economic woes in the U.S. even worse.

Virtual Commencement Uses Creative Ways to Infuse University Tradition with Interactive Fun

June 4, 2020

With COVID-19 dictating that online celebrations must take the place of in-person graduation ceremonies across the country, the University of California San Diego will be honoring the strength and resilience of its graduating class with Virtual Commencement 2020 on June 13 at 9 a.m.

Public Disclosure of COVID-19 Cases Is More Effective than Lockdowns

May 25, 2020

South Korea is a standout in the current battle against COVID-19, largely due to its widespread testing and contact tracing; however, key to its innovation is publicly disclosing detailed information on the individuals who test positive for COVID-19.

Tritons Meet the Coronavirus Challenge with Resiliency and Acts of Kindness

May 21, 2020

They have launched a pen pal program for seniors to combat loneliness. They are sharing nutritious yet affordable recipes with their fellow students. They are even helping their grandparents with daily errands.

A Brave New Virtual World of Work?

May 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in remote work on an unprecedented scale. UC San Diego, like other employers and organizations around the globe, has had to pivot toward telework for staff and faculty members alike. Will this sudden transition shape the future of a new world of work?
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