July 16, 2013
July 16, 2013 —
The University of California, San Diego has been ranked the 20th best university in the world in a new global ranking that measures universities’ quality of education and training of students as well as the prestige of the faculty and the quality of their research.
June 20, 2013
June 20, 2013 —
In a new college affordability ranking, the University of California, San Diego has been named the 6th best college in California for its return on investment for graduates. On average, UC San Diego alumni enter the workforce earning an estimated $48,400 per year after graduation, positioning the university among the most financially effective of all California post-secondary schools.
June 20, 2013
June 20, 2013 —
Always keep your sense of humor. Hold on to your idealistic beliefs. Pursue your dreams. Take care of each other. And never look at your cell phone during a job interview. Those were some of the words of wisdom comedian Lewis Black shared Saturday with 1,200 graduating Thurgood Marshall College students as part of UC San Diego’s 2013 commencement series.
June 20, 2013
June 20, 2013 —
They have served in the Peace Corps, overcome disabilities, given back to their communities, performed at the top of their class and are their way to carry out the legacy of UC San Diego’s alumni. This year’s outstanding grads are as dynamic as they are impressive. Read about some of the most fascinating graduating undergrad and graduate students here.
May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013 —
Celebrated speakers of the University of California, San Diego’s commencement series, including comedian Lewis Black, San Diego City Council member Sherri Lightner, former White House doctor Connie Mariano and former president of the 10 campus University of California system Richard Atkinson, will give the keynote address to 7,860 graduating students this June.
May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013 —
A study by the National Science Foundation naming the top 10 universities receiving the most federal funding for research and development ranked UC San Diego in 8th place out of 896 colleges that received federal R&D money during the 2011 fiscal year.
May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013 —
The University of California, San Diego has earned a “gold” sustainability-performance rating in the prestigious annual Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS) survey.
May 15, 2013
May 15, 2013 —
A recently released analysis, conducted and designed by students at the University of California, San Diego’s School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS), reveals San Diego’s competitive strengths and opportunities to increase global competitiveness through exports of goods and services.
May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013 —
Combating HIV, alleviating poverty, promoting peace and human rights and preserving the environment are just some of the goals driving the group of 21 UC San Diego students who recently attended the Clinton Global Initiative University, held at Washington University in St. Louis.
