UC San Diego is one of several U.S. and Mexican institutions of higher education to join together and launch the CaliBaja Consortium for Higher Education with the goal of becoming a leader in cross-border education by 2020.
Time may blur, but the first quarter-century of the Shiley Eye Center–it celebrates that anniversary this year–remains sharply defined in its accomplishments and focus on the future.
The University of California, San Diego ranks 15th nationally among large schools on the Peace Corps’ 2015 Top Colleges list. This marks the fifth consecutive year that UC San Diego has been named in the top 15 in Peace Corps’ rankings and the ninth straight year that it has appeared in the top 25.
From Harriet Tubman to Nelson Mandela and Angela Davis, UC San Diego’s newest public artwork portrays more than two dozen historical figures and national leaders, as well as several UC San Diego alumni and professors. Unveiled at the Price Center on Feb. 11, the Black Legacy Mural was created by San Diego artist Andrea Rushing to honor the contributions of black leaders throughout history and promote a sense of belonging among current and future students.
Triton Days offer an opportunity to showcase UC San Diego as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university to an estimated 25,000 newly admitted students and their families. For many, Triton Day or Transfer Triton Day will be their first opportunity to experience UC San Diego—our sprawling grounds and ocean views, dynamic campus community and expansive research, and collaborative opportunities.
Grabbing a quick snack and a fresh white volunteer T-shirt, more than 130 members of the Triton Family, including alumni, students, staff, children and more enjoyed their last few minutes in the shade. For the next two hours, volunteers of all ages would spread mulch, build planter boxes, and restore two murals with a fresh coat of paint—all as part of Alumni and Community Engagement’s San Diego Promise.