In commemoration of Juneteenth, the university hosted an array of events from June 18-21 in celebration of Black culture and history. The campus community joined together at special programs hosted on campus and at UC San Diego Park & Market, ranging from a Black-owned business market to an evening performance on the evolution of Black music. Read More»
Korie Houston, the programs and operations coordinator at the LGBT Resource Center, helps promote queer visibility on campus and organizes the UC San Diego community into a contingent that marches in the San Diego Pride Parade. In this Q&A, learn more about his role and how to join fellow Tritons in this year's parade on July 15. Read More»
In honor of Pride Month, third year student Kiki Drew, who identifies as nonbinary, shares their coming out story, how their identity empowers them and ways they are involved in the LGBTQ+ community at UC San Diego. Read More»
The Fulbright U.S. Student program, a prestigious national scholarship that offers undergraduates the opportunity to study, teach or conduct research abroad, is accepting applications through Oct. 10. UC San Diego students and recent alumni who received a Fulbright Award share advice on what contributes to a successful application. Read More»
Two dozen aspiring lawyers recently participated in the 2023 Law School Launch, an annual event that gives pre-law students a glimpse into the law school admissions process and the courtroom. This year’s event included a panel discussion with admissions officers, a visit to the San Diego District Attorney’s Office and a tour of the Central Courthouse. Read More»
For Hillary Whittington '04, facilitating her young son Ryland's gender transition also changed her in ways she could never have imagined. Whittington, who chronicled her family's experiences in a 2015 memoir, says her now 15-year-old son is well-balanced, confident and thriving. Read More»
U.S. News & World Report has included Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in its list of 15 top aquariums in the nation. Home to more than 60 habitats of marine life, guests can explore the aquarium's galleries that highlight the world's smallest penguins, seahorses, a kelp forest, sharks and more. Read More»
