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Q&A with Dr. Chip Schooley on How SARS-CoV-2 Spreads, Vaccine Trials Underway and More

August 13, 2020

As part of the he university’s Return to Learn program, Dr. Robert Schooley, a professor in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, addresses questions about how the university is involved in vaccine development, how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads and the importance of wearing masks.

Return to Learn Q&A: Isolation Housing and Fall Move-In

August 6, 2020

UC San Diego’s fall plan is continually evolving, informed by the university’s Return to Learn program. We invited students, faculty and staff to submit their questions, including inquiries about what services are available during isolation housing, what move-in will look like this fall, as well as how students can continue to receive care.

Q&A with Epidemiologist Cheryl Anderson on Contact Tracing

July 30, 2020

UC San Diego’s fall plan is continually evolving, informed by the university’s Return to Learn program. We invited students, faculty and staff to submit their questions about the overarching goal of the program, how contact tracing happens, what instructions are provided to those who may have been exposed and more.

Q&A with Infectious Disease Modeler Natasha Martin

July 23, 2020

What is the goal of the Return to Learn program? What role does testing play in preventing an outbreak? UC San Diego infectious disease modeler Natasha Martin addresses top questions from the campus community.

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.
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