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Longtime Coaches Still Inspired by Team Spirit after 40 Years

July 16, 2020

There is an energy in the air among scholar-athletes in anticipation of the chance to compete against a new roster of high-level athletes at peer universities. On July 1, UC San Diego entered into a new arena by joining the Big West Conference in the NCAA Division 1.

UC San Diego Named Among Top 10 Public Universities for LGBTQ+ Students

June 23, 2020

The University of California San Diego has been named the 9th best public university in the nation for LGBTQ+ students according to a new ranking by Campus Pride in partnership with BestColleges.

‘Doctor of Philanthropy’ Gives $1 Million Gift toward Blood Cancer Research

June 18, 2020

‘Doctor Bob’ and ‘Doctor Ball’ converse warmly in a way that only friends who have overcome life-changing obstacles can. When Robert J. Shillman, Ph.D.—known as “Dr. Bob”—was diagnosed with lymphoma, he began a nationwide search for treatment that led him to Edward D. Ball, M.D.

Virtual Celebration Honors Senior Successes at The Preuss School

June 8, 2020

A virtual celebration will be held on June 18 to honor the accomplishments of 106 graduating seniors from The Preuss School UC San Diego, a charter middle and high school for low-income, first generation scholars.

Matthew Steitz Named Principal of The Preuss School UC San Diego

June 5, 2020

After a nationwide search, Matthew Steitz, Ed.D, has been appointed principal of The Preuss School UC San Diego, effective July 1, 2020.

Student Affinity Groups Honor the Class of 2020

June 4, 2020

Each spring, UC San Diego’s event calendar traditionally fills with various commencement ceremonies designed to honor Triton graduates from all backgrounds.

A Cross-Border Approach to Tackling COVID-19

June 2, 2020

Located just 30 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the University of California San Diego is a critical partner in supporting a binational response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UC San Diego and Mexico have forged strong partnerships that have proven to be lifesaving in this time of need.

$1M Gift Speeds COVID-19 Testing and Tracking at UC San Diego

May 29, 2020

A $1 million gift from the John and Mary Tu Foundation is helping to increase the number of people tested for COVID-19, as well as develop new ways to track and treat the virus.

UC San Diego Faculty Unite to Master Remote Instruction

May 28, 2020

Words and formulas on a chalkboard in a large lecture hall have become digital annotations on a shared computer screen. And group discussions among students in a classroom have transitioned into breakout rooms on Zoom video conferences.

Back to Basics: Securing Students’ Food, Housing and Financial Needs

May 21, 2020

When disaster strikes, the most basic needs come to the forefront: food, housing and financial security. Even while students are away from the campus, UC San Diego’s Basic Needs Initiative is mobilizing to help them weather the storm.
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