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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.

New Faculty Bridge Black Studies and STEM

February 28, 2022

UC San Diego is welcoming 13 new faculty members across eight disciplines who will serve as connection points between the experiences and outcomes of Black and African American people and issues in science, technology, engineering and health.

Wise Words: Four Steps to Becoming an Ally

February 10, 2022

What is allyship? It is an opportunity to re-evaluate personal beliefs through listening; taking action to dismantle systems of oppression; and consistently working together to advance equity for those who are disempowered. Allyship was the central theme of last week’s Triton Leaders Conference.

UC San Diego Celebrates 20th Annual Black History Month

February 3, 2022

This February marks UC San Diego’s 20th annual Black History Month celebration. Throughout the month, we recognize the important contributions of our Black students, staff and faculty and invite the entire campus community to join in a series of events.

A Year in Review: A Look Back as We Move Ahead

December 9, 2021

​​​​​​​No one knew for sure what 2021 would be like. While the promise of vaccines loomed large at the end of last year, there were still many unknowns and challenges to face both within and outside the realm of public health. All we could do is forge ahead, continuing to do what we do best.

Hitting It Out of the Park with $3M Boost for Scholarships and Fellowships

December 9, 2021

Longtime campus champions Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs believe in the power of the next generation to make change for the better. And it is imperative, they say, to “create the opportunity for anybody who is eligible and wants to come to UC San Diego to do so.”

Championing the Voices and Contributions of Native American People

November 12, 2021

Throughout November, our campus and our country celebrate Native American Heritage Month in honor of the rich cultures, traditions and histories of Native people. Locally, we recognize the tremendous contributions of the Kumeyaay people, who have inhabited the Southern and Baja California regions since time immemorial.
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