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New UC San Diego Bachelor of Science Program Proposed in South County

Campus News

Donation Fuels Research on DMT and its Potential Medical Use to Address Mental Health Conditions

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For the Love of Nature, Sprout Up Inspires Curiosity in Young Minds

Student Life

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UC San Diego Student Takes Third Place at UC Grad Slam

Campus News

In a three-minute TED-style talk, UC San Diego graduate student Alex Phan explained to University of California President Janet Napolitano and a panel of judges how his work developing a novel intraocular pressure sensor holds the potential to transform care for glaucoma patients and lead to better understanding of the disease. Phan was one of 10 graduate students to compete in the first UC-wide Grad Slam tournament, which took place May 4 in Oakland. Phan took third place and received a $1,000 prize for his presentation.

UC San Diego Student Takes Third Place at UC Grad Slam

Serving Up Support for the Hungry

Campus News

“Just announced call to dinner.” This key phrase jumpstarts commotion in the kitchen, everyone picking up the pace as though on fast forward. “Let’s get to work,” says Vaughn Vargus, executive chef at UC San Diego to his culinary team. The cold spring pea gazpacho is carefully ladled into 20 neatly aligned bowls, then the curly-q crème fraiche is added, and lastly, a fresh herb salad is placed perfectly in the center. After snapping a quick photo of the finished product, the first course is whisked away to the awaiting guests.

The Preuss School UCSD Ranked Best High School in San Diego County by U.S. News & World Report

Campus News

The Preuss School UCSD—a charter middle and high school for low-income students who strive to become the first in their families to graduate from college—has been ranked the best high school in San Diego County by U.S. News & World Report, which recently released its annual list of “Best High Schools.” Located on the campus of the University of California, San Diego, the school is also ranked the 5th best high school in California, the 9th best charter school in the country and 39th overall in the nation.

The Preuss School UCSD Ranked Best High School in San Diego County by U.S. News & World Report

Conrad Prebys Funds First Endowed Faculty Chair in UC San Diego’s Music Department

Giving

When he realized he had neither the talent nor the dedication to be a career musician, San Diego builder Conrad Prebys chose a different path. But his passion for music never wavered, and since 2007, he has generously given to the Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, San Diego to help ensure that the facilities, faculty and programs will continue to launch students into successful music careers.

Conrad Prebys Funds First Endowed Faculty Chair in UC San Diego’s Music Department

Sun God Festival Draws Thousands for Weekend of Music Performances and Carnival Rides

Campus News

UC San Diego’s 33rd annual Sun God Festival, this year themed the “Greatest Festival on Earth,” was part musical rendezvous and part lively carnival. The student-curated daylong music festival drew 15,000 attendees from across campus to RIMAC field on Sunday evening for performances by national touring acts, amusement rides and an opportunity to unwind with friends.

Sun God Festival Draws Thousands for Weekend of Music Performances and Carnival Rides

Diverse Undergraduates Discover Pathway to Ph.D. through McNair Program

Campus News

The youngest of a Salvadorian family of seven, Franklin Mejia’s goal is to pursue a doctorate in educational psychology, which is why he joined the UC San Diego McNair Program. The program provides low-income, first-generation undergraduate students and students from groups underrepresented in graduate education with effective preparation for doctoral study. “I am truly blessed to be a part of the McNair Program,” said Mejia, a UC San Diego senior. “I believe I will gain the necessary skills to excel in my undergraduate research and prepare me for my Ph.D.”