With the addition of up to 12 new faculty members whose work centers on designing just futures, particularly for Indigenous, Black and migrant communities, UC San Diego will continue to envision new systems that promote equitable opportunity and success for those who have been systematically marginalized. Read More»
To recognize the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and stories of Native American tribes and communities, UC San Diego is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with educational and community-building events such as performances, film screenings and more. Read More»
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography discovered that a snail species carrying human-infecting flatworms is widespread in California. Some of them embed in the tissue of fishes, which if caught and eaten raw or undercooked, may cause infections with symptoms ranging from abdominal pain to possibly even brain hemorrhage.Read More»
An international team of researchers led by scientists at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Sanford Consortium uncovered why some COVID-19 infections result in long-lasting neurological symptoms. Their research also suggests an already approved antiviral may inhibit viral replication and rescue impaired neurons. Read More»
Through an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery, UC San Diego Health has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. The recognition is granted to organizations with data-driven care processes, patient safeguards and demonstrated high-quality patient outcomes. Read More»
Campus leadership, faculty, staff, students and alumni joined invited guests for the grand opening of the UC San Diego Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts. The event included a welcome reception, photo opportunities and a special discussion with filmmakers and alumni Joanne Mony Park '10 and M.G. Evangelista '10. View Slideshow»
Sybil York, UC San Diego’s first “First Lady” and wife of Founding Chancellor Herb York, passed away on Oct. 27. UC San Diego is deeply grateful for her efforts to help mold a strong sense of belonging to a truly unique community of brilliant scholars, dedicated to working together to change the future for the betterment of all humankind. Read More»
As part of the Innovation Community Comes to Campus series, First Republic Bank, along with the Office of Innovation & Commercialization, is hosting its first event, entitled “Meet the Money: Startup Funders Right Here” at the Design & Innovation Building, Nov. 10. The event offers startup founders a chance to meet local San Diego investors. Read More»
