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It Starts from Within

June 7, 2022

As Lucas Anthony Lima prepares to deliver a message of congratulations to his 7,000 peers as Commencement student speaker, he draws inspiration from the lessons he has instilled in his little brother. The most important of these is believing in yourself, especially when the road gets rocky.

Counseling on Common Ground

May 26, 2022

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has hired six new counselors over the past year, each one specializing in identity-based counseling. With the new hires, the CAPS team is now 40-strong and striving to serve all UC San Diego students.

Undergraduate Research Gives Rise to Doctoral Dreams

May 12, 2022

​​​​​​​Preparing for graduate school can often present more questions than answers. For more than 30 years, UC San Diego’s McNair Program has been helping undergraduate students navigate these uncertainties on their path to earning a doctoral degree.

Peace of Mind: Mental Health Resources Evolve to Support UC San Diego Students

May 5, 2022

As we begin Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with Reina Juarez, the director of Counseling and Psychological Services, to learn about how she and her team have helped students maintain peace of mind in a world that presents constant stressors.

UC San Diego Named Inaugural Partner in Statewide College Corps Initiative

April 21, 2022

This spring, more than 100 undergraduate students will have the opportunity to apply to be part of a new statewide program designed to help address some of California’s most urgent challenges. UC San Diego was selected as an inaugural partner of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps.

Newly Admitted Black Students Welcomed to Triton Family

April 14, 2022

There were no strangers at the Black Family Get Together; everyone who walked through the door of the Black Resource Center on April 1 formed instant connections. Smiles and lively conversation drew in the guests—UC San Diego’s newly admitted first year Black students and their families.

Celebrate the Preuss Promise on April 22

April 3, 2022

The community is invited to join the annual Preuss Promise celebration, which supports the dreams of scholars at The Preuss School UC San Diego, this year happening in-person on April 22 at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla.

NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir to Speak at UC San Diego Commencement

March 31, 2022

Accomplished NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will serve as keynote speaker at UC San Diego’s 2022 All Campus Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 11. The UC San Diego alumna credits her experience at the university with preparing her for a career spent conducting bold research.

Triton Women Leaders Share Four Secrets to Success

March 31, 2022

In recognition of Women’s Herstory Month this March at UC San Diego, we asked four women leaders to share their leadership journey as well as four tips for those who aspire to grow in their career.

Celebrating 25 Years of the Women’s Center

March 3, 2022

The first unofficial Women’s Resource Center was small but mighty. Established April 5, 1974, it was located in the Muir College “fishbowl,” a small student-run space where women could find a comfy couch to sink into with a cup of coffee and freedom to talk openly.
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