From Classroom to Courtroom Faster: UC San Diego and USD School of Law Launch Accelerated Pathway
New partnership streamlines route for aspiring attorneys to earn bachelor’s and law degrees in six years instead of seven.
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2025 Revelle Medal Recipients Announced
UC San Diego has announced the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Revelle Medal: Edward A. Dennis, David A. Lake, Maria Savoia, M.D., Nicholas C. Spitzer and Tony Yaksh.
Did Lead Limit Brain and Language Development in Neanderthals and Other Extinct Hominids?
A new study suggests that exposure to lead may have limited brain and language development in Neanderthals, but a gene mutation may have protected modern human brains.
Ancient Shipwrecks Rewrite the Story of Iron Age Trade
Three Iron Age ship cargoes discovered by UC San Diego and University of Haifa researchers offer unprecedented insights into early Mediterranean trade.
Sequels, Reboots, Franchises, Oh My! Why Does Pop Culture Feel So Unoriginal?
Communication professor Andrew deWaard explores why old media is new again in his book, "Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture."
UC San Diego Launches Nonpartisan Center to Build Trust in US Elections
The Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections, with the support of a $2.5 million grant from the Election Trust Initiative, will test new ways to strengthen public confidence in U.S. elections across the political spectrum.
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