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Take 10 with a Triton: Pamela Frugé Talks Yoga, Secret Gardens and Beach Escapes

March 2, 2023

Pamela Frugé is currently Chief Administrative Officer for the undergraduate colleges, but soon will be moving into the role of Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education once a department restructure concludes. She is also chair of the university’s Black History Month Celebration Committee.

9 Fast Facts About Our Triton Applicants

February 24, 2023

A total of 150,772 prospective Tritons from California and around the globe applied for Fall 2023 undergraduate study at UC San Diego. The university received 130,830 first-year applications and 19,942 transfer student applications.

Enhancing the Experience of Diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

February 21, 2023

To continue strengthening the student experience for Asian American and Pacific Islander students, UC San Diego has become designated as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). This means that UC San Diego is now eligible to apply for federal grants.

Faculty and Students Sharpen Skills in Teaching and Learning

February 14, 2023

Since its creation in 2015, The Commons has served a unique purpose at UC San Diego—to help students master the best ways to learn, and to assist faculty and graduate students in enhancing learning outcomes and student experiences in the classroom.

Broadening Global Experiences for All Tritons

February 9, 2023

Tamara T. Cunningham was recently named inaugural assistant vice chancellor for Global Initiatives. She will develop and implement a strategic internationalization plan for UC San Diego that will unify existing programs on campus and grow opportunities worldwide.

Keeping the Dream Alive

January 19, 2023

Members of the UC San Diego community gathered to recognize one of history’s most influential civil rights leaders—Martin Luther King Jr. Two annual events were organized by the Center for Student Involvement, a day to serve and a day to celebrate.

Diverse Applicants Awaken Their Inner Storyteller

December 1, 2022

Dozens of local high school students from across San Diego County took part in UC Insights, a program developed by the Raza Resource Centro to help distill their diverse stories into compelling personal insight questions (PIQs) for the University of California (UC) application.

Sixth College Celebrates 20 Years with a Festival on the Green

November 29, 2022

A vibrant carnival marked a special milestone–the 20th anniversary of UC San Diego’s Sixth College. The “Festival on the Green” was one of several events held in honor of the occasion throughout the fall quarter.

Vice Chancellor Becky R. Petitt: Leading Transformational Change

November 22, 2022

Every leader has a story, an inner drive to do what they do. On the occasion of her recent receipt of the Impact in Education award from the San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, we had the chance to learn more about Vice Chancellor Becky R. Petitt and what drives her.

UC San Diego Celebrates 18th Annual International Education Week

November 10, 2022

Every November, UC San Diego joins hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide to celebrate International Education Week, an opportunity to champion the benefits of international education and exchange.
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