This weekend, Letzy Vargas–a first generation Mexican American student with a passion for science–will serve as student commencement speaker at All Campus Commencement. In this firsthand story, she discusses her pathway to UC San Diego, what it means to be the first in her family to graduate from college and more. Read More»
In a first-of-its-kind investment, UC San Diego is offering seed funding directly to one of its most promising startups. The $250,000 seed investment in LIMBER Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc.—a San Diego medical device startup spun out of UC San Diego by two former students—represents a strategic expansion of the university's robust innovation ecosystem. Read More»
From the doctor’s office to the classroom, rapidly advancing generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT are already changing life at UC San Diego, leaving no discipline or specialty untouched. In Part Two of an ongoing series, learn how leaders at UC San Diego Health are exploring the capabilities of ChatGPT to improve patient care and alleviate physician burnout. Read More»
UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater is preparing to ‘raise the curtain’ on its very first summer season. Beginning June 19, the amphitheater will present a lineup of concerts, comedy shows and special events curated with all ages in mind. The inaugural summer season will also introduce two new series as part of its upcoming array of performances. Read More»
UC San Diego enrolls the most military-affiliated undergraduate students of any UC campus. Over 100 students are currently serving while obtaining their degree; more than 200 are veterans; and 2,300 are dependents of military service members. In this story, two graduating seniors share how serving in the military uniquely prepared them to succeed at UC San Diego. Read More»
The Department of Economics and the Rady School of Management have recently formed the Business and Economics Mentoring Program, which provides students with access to academic support, peer-to-peer mentoring, research opportunities and more. The program’s goal is to expand the diversity of students in the Business Economics major that was launched in 2021. Read More»
Come celebrate the incredible achievements of the UC San Diego Class of 2023! Watch this video for information about the upcoming All Campus Commencement on June 17-18, including the schedule of ceremonies. Watch Video»
This year 94% of scholars from The Preuss School, a charter middle and high school on the UC San Diego campus, were accepted to a four-year university; all of them are the first in their family to attend college. Ahead of their commencement, read reflections from several seniors about their time at The Preuss School and what goals lie ahead. Read More»
