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Operation Santa in Need of Elves

October 28, 2021

For some, the holiday season is synonymous with shopping for gifts and bountiful meals shared with loved ones. To help those who may not have the means to celebrate, UC San Diego’s Alpha Phi Omega co-ed service fraternity are collecting donations as part of their annual Operation Santa program.

Sorority and Fraternity Members Form Lifelong Bonds

October 21, 2021

​​​​​​​UC San Diego is home to 21 sororities, 23 fraternities and 16 cultural and identity-based Greek letter organizations.

An Artistic Adventure: The Stuart Collection Turns 40

October 14, 2021

From the iconic “Sun God” to the bold “Fallen Star,” the Stuart Collection has made its mark on the UC San Diego campus over the past four decades. This October marks the 40th year of the collection, which continues to expand since it was first established through an innovative partnership between the Stuart Foundation and the university. Now with 21 works, and another currently under construction, the sculptures have become an unforgettable part of UC San Diego’s landscape, enriching the cultural, intellectual and scholarly life of the campus.

A Celebration of Latinx Heritage and Hope

October 7, 2021

La esperanza es lo último que se pierde—there is always hope. This month, we recognize the history, culture and contributions of Latinx people, focusing on the national theme of esperanza, or hope. It is a reminder that celebrating the achievements and contributions of the Latinx community will inspire action and continued advancement.

Student Life Reignites with Treasured Campus Traditions, New Degrees and Division I Competition

September 30, 2021

Treasured traditions that mark the beginning of a new school year were renewed this September, and so was the sense of excitement among students as they arrived on campus for the start of fall quarter.

Q&A with Edwina Welch, Director of the Cross-Cultural Center, on Her Retirement

August 11, 2021

As the Cross-Cultural Center's inaugural director, Edwina Welch, Ed.D., shares her path to UC San Diego, how the center took shape, origins of her passion for community building and more on her retirement.

UC San Diego Admits Record 52,946 First-Year and Transfer Students

July 19, 2021

The University of California San Diego received thousands of outstanding applications and has admitted 40,616 first-year and 12,330 transfer undergraduate students for the fall 2021 quarter.

Persistence Pays Off

June 17, 2021

Thousands of graduates and their guests streamed into RIMAC Field and Triton Track this past weekend to celebrate Commencement. The long-anticipated event was a chance for students to reconnect with classmates outside the virtual world and revel in the joy of achieving their dream during a time of great uncertainty.

Ninety-Six Percent of Seniors at The Preuss School UC San Diego Accepted to a University

June 11, 2021

Among 108 seniors at The Preuss School UC San Diego, 96% were accepted to at least one four-year college or university, while a record 52 were accepted to UC San Diego. The entire cohort will be the first in their family to graduate from college.

Graduating with Hart

June 10, 2021

As UC San Diego’s Class of 2021 Commencement Student Speaker, Francesca Hart is here to say the words that everyone wants to hear: you are special, you are loved and you are on the path to greatness. Her address will be shared with nearly 8,000 of her graduating peers.
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