As we look forward to the upcoming new year, UC San Diego Today invites readers to look back at some of the university’s milestones from 2022. From the exciting physical transformation of our growing campus to research breakthroughs across disciplines to visionary gifts, here’s a glance at a selection of memorable moments from the past year. Read More»
With tenant partner spaces at full capacity, an upcoming concert series exploring intersections of global music genres, a brand-new bistro that inspires meaningful conversations, and an expertly curated lineup of multidisciplinary events, Park & Market is poised to enter 2023—its first full year of operation—as an established destination for arts and culture and a social and intellectual hub for community and civic engagement, learning and collaboration. Read More»
For the United Nations climate conference (COP) to continue inspiring collective action, the world needs a more holistic message about its outcomes, writes David Victor, a professor of innovation and public policy in the School of Global Policy and Strategy, and Emily Carlton, School of Global Policy and Strategy alumna, as they reflect on their experience at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Read More»
Election research pioneered by UC San Diego political scientist Zoltan Hajnal is not only having a real-world impact in California, but is starting to take root beyond the state. In the 2022 midterm election, voters in other regions approved local measures requiring that municipal elections be held on the same day as state or national races—a move that is expected to significantly boost turnout and broaden the electorate. Read More»
The 2022 U.S. midterm elections ran relatively smoothly and faced few consequential accusations of fraud or mismanagement. Yet many Americans don’t trust this essential element of a democracy, according to Lauren Prather, an associate professor of political science at UC San Diego who co-authored an article recently published in The Conversation.
UC San Diego Health has received $2.2 million in grant funding to develop the “UC San Diego Health Career Experience,” a new student enrichment program that seeks to encourage high school students in underrepresented communities to pursue health care careers. Read More»
