Musical Documentary Named Finalist for 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Music
ProfilesUC San Diego alumna Mary Kouyoumdijian developed “Paper Pianos” to highlight the global refugee crisis.
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UC San Diego Alumnus Leads UC Natural Reserve System
ProfilesSteve Monfort spearheads the reserve system, a “library of ecosystems,” that are for the dedicated use of researchers and educators.
Neurobiologist Yishi Jin Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Awards & AccoladesBiological Sciences Professor Yishi Jin, who investigates the roots of the nervous system, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine.
National Medal of Arts Awarded to UC San Diego Alumna Carrie Mae Weems
Awards & AccoladesCarrie Mae Weems, a celebrated American artist and University of California San Diego visual arts alumna, was presented the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony on Oct. 21. Artist Mark Bradford, whose work is included in the university’s public art collection, the Stuart Collection, was also recognized.
Celebrating a New Fire Station—a First for Our Campus
MilestonesThe campus and the city gathered to celebrate the opening of Torrey Pines Fire Station 52, serving the campus, University City and surrounding communities.
Computer Science Undergrad Jonathan Ty Awarded Alan Turing Memorial Scholarships for Support of LGBTQIA+ Community
Awards & AccoladesJonathan Ty, a sophomore majoring in computer science, has been awarded the 2024-2025 Alan Turing Memorial Scholarship and the Alan Turing Memorial Teradata Scholarship from the University of California San Diego’s Center for Networked Systems (CNS). Each year CNS recognizes a student whose studies relate to networked systems and who is an active supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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