October 11, 2018
October 11, 2018 —
These four remarkable individuals all have two things in common: they played significant roles in making UC San Diego the top-ranked university it is today and they will be honored as recipients of the 2018 Revelle Medal. This year’s Revelle Medalists are Marye Anne Fox; John B. West, M.D.; Robert Conn; and Sanford (Sandy) Lakoff.
September 25, 2018
September 25, 2018 —
They are trailblazers, industry titans and philanthropic leaders. With their generosity, they are advancing health care, basic science and engineering to make a better tomorrow. The recipients of the University of California San Diego’s 2018 Chancellor’s Medal include: UC San Diego alumnus and Qualcomm co-founder, Franklin Antonio; former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Lynn Schenk; co-founders of one of the nation’s most generous foundations supporting science research, Marilyn and Jim Simons; and chairman of the Tata Trusts, which are among the largest philanthropic trusts in India, Ratan N. Tata.
August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018 —
More than $312 million was raised during fiscal year 2017-2018—a record-breaking amount for any San Diego institution of higher education in a single year. The funds go toward the university’s $2 billion goal as part of the Campaign for UC San Diego. Since the campaign was launched in 2012, $1.6 billion has been raised.
July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018 —
Science teachers from The Preuss School UC San Diego – Anne Artz, Shaoni Bandyopadhyay and Ted Kim – have been selected to participate in the Teacher Innovator Institute at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
June 16, 2018
June 16, 2018 —
It was emotional. It was inspirational. It was moving. The University of California San Diego held its All Campus Commencement today, celebrating the graduation of approximately 7,500 graduates from the university.
May 17, 2018
May 17, 2018 —
UC San Diego leaders recently embarked on a “changemaking” mission to Boston, accepting the campus’ official designation as a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka, the world’s largest network of social entrepreneurs. The designation ceremony took place at Babson College as part of the annual Ashoka U Exchange.
May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018 —
The Preuss School UCSD has been named the top high school in San Diego County by U.S. News and World Report, which just released its annual list of “Best High Schools.” The school also received a Gold Award designation and was ranked the #6 school in the State of California based on performance on state assessments, graduation rates and college preparation.
May 3, 2018
May 3, 2018 —
While high school students across the nation held walkouts on April 20 in honor of the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, student changemakers at The Preuss School channeled their efforts into a day dedicated to “A Call for Change.” Organizers created a slate of activities to encourage their fellow students to get involved in driving change for a better future.
April 13, 2018
April 13, 2018 —
The Preuss School will celebrate this milestone year at its annual benefit, the Preuss Promise, on April 20. The event will celebrate 20 years of academic achievement and excellence, in addition to raising funds for the school to continue to make an impact on future generations of students.
March 22, 2018
March 22, 2018 —
The University of California San Diego is renowned for its prime location, perched atop the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean. Now, as the campus undergoes an exciting transformation with the addition of new student housing and the creation of new living and learning campus neighborhoods, UC San Diego is working to improve campus retail offerings by attracting innovative and exciting dining, convenience services, and entertainment operators to elevate the campus experience for staff, faculty and students at the picturesque campus.
