$1M Gift Speeds COVID-19 Testing and Tracking at UC San Diego
GivingA $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.
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Annie and John So Continue Family’s Philanthropic Legacy at UC San Diego
GivingIn continuing their family’s philanthropic legacy, Annie and John So—the children of two loyal and long-time supporters of UC San Diego and its School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)—have recently made a generous gift to UC San Diego to recognize and honor their parents Marion and Kwan So.
Statement on George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery
Campus NewsWe extend our sincere, heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. We join in mourning their unspeakably tragic and untimely deaths.
Forecasting a Pandemic
Campus NewsNatasha Martin’s heart stopped when she first saw a photo from Wuhan, China, depicting a huge hospital ward of patients on ventilators—all unable to breathe on their own due to an unusual pneumonia caused by a novel coronavirus.
Scientists Identify Climate Change as Major Contributor to Record-Breaking Marine Heatwave
Campus NewsTwo new studies led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego highlight the significance of long-term observations for understanding ocean climate trends and events, including record-shattering marine heatwaves.
Public Disclosure of COVID-19 Cases Is More Effective than Lockdowns
Campus NewsSouth Korea is a standout in the current battle against COVID-19, largely due to its widespread testing and contact tracing; however, key to its innovation is publicly disclosing detailed information on the individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
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