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A Ticket to a Better Future

May 8, 2012

Only three years ago, UC San Diego freshman Betelhem Kifle was living in her home country of Ethiopia, and although no one in her family had gone to college before, she knew she was destined to get a great education.

World Leaders Gather at UC San Diego to Discuss Internationalization of Chinese Currency

May 1, 2012

China’s economy is growing rapidly, but Chinese currency has yet to join the ranks of the U.S. dollar, euro, yen and sterling pound to become a global reserve currency. Three prominent keynote speakers and many distinguished economists, bankers and business people will give their views on the internationalization of Chinese currency (renminbi or RMB) at the University of California, San Diego June 7 to 8.

UC San Diego Forges a Sustainable Future

May 1, 2012

Being green is part of UC San Diego’s institutional DNA. From the campus’s commute solutions, to its emphasis on sustainable operations, energy efficiency and recycling¬¬––UC San Diego practices, teaches and supports environmentally responsible choices.

Campus Awarded First LEED Platinum Certification for Charles David Keeling Apartments

May 1, 2012

New housing at UC San Diego has students seeing green. The newly completed Charles David Keeling apartments at Revelle College have been Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certified––a first for any structure on campus, and a first for any residential housing building in the entire University of California system.

Conan O’Brien Advises Students to Navigate Tough Economy by Following Their Passion

April 24, 2012

RIMAC Arena filled with laughter from thousands of UC San Diego students, staff, faculty and alumni who came together Friday night for a special guest appearance from Conan O’Brien, host of the late-night talk show, “Conan.”

UC San Diego’s Mexico Moving Forward Celebrates Prospects of Prosperity

April 24, 2012

Mexico’s most visionary leaders, vibrant culture and extraordinary accomplishments will be on display for the “Mexico Moving Forward” symposium, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 3 at the University, California San Diego campus. This year’s symposium, “Charting a Path to Prosperity,” is designed to promote economic development in Mexico.

Princeton Review Rates UC San Diego Among Nation’s Most Environmentally Responsible Universities

April 18, 2012

The education services company selected UC San Diego for inclusion in the second annual edition of “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition.”

UC San Diego’s Sixth College Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Guest Conan O’Brien

April 17, 2012

The University of California, San Diego’s Sixth College will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a special guest appearance from Conan O’Brien, host of the late night talk show, “Conan.” Sixth College will also be renamed “Conan O’Brien College” for the day of O’Brien’s appearance, April 20, 2012, according to Sixth College Provost Dan Donoghue.

UC San Diego Admits Record Number of Freshmen for Fall 2012

April 17, 2012

The University of California, San Diego has admitted a record 22,947 freshmen for Fall 2012. The number of admitted students is up 4,715, which represents a 25.9 percent increase from last year. The new freshmen were selected from a record 60,800 applications.

Celebrating Being a Triton

April 10, 2012

"I am choosing UC San Diego because I like the feel of the place,” said incoming freshman, Anna Yamamuro. “I think it has a collaborative atmosphere, which is what I think a college should be like."
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