The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Twenty-five years ago, UC San Diego received its largest ever unrestricted gift. The impact of the Rik and Flo Endowed Fund has continued to grow over time.
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Ask a Scientist: How Do the Polar Regions Impact You?
We caught up with glaciologist Helen Amanda Fricker to learn about the latest research underway at the Scripps Polar Center, how changes at the poles are felt across the globe, and why federal support for science is essential to public safety and national security.
Alumna Jessica Meir Returns to Space — This Time as Commander
UC San Diego alumni are soaring to great heights in 2026 — including space! On Feb. 13, Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir embarked on her second journey to the International Space Station, serving as spacecraft commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission.
Supporting Safety and Free Expression
Bringing vibrant cultural and educational opportunities to campus requires extensive planning and also careful coordination to keep the community safe. To address this unique challenge, a special events and community programs position has been created within UC San Diego Police Department.
From Philosophy to Pharma: Meet UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy Alum Courtney Shakowski
Meet UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy alum Courtney Shakowski, PharmD ’11, who now works at Novo Nordisk as a medical liaison where she helps transform today’s research into tomorrow’s treatments.
‘UC San Diego is Where My World Opened Up’
In her own words, UC San Diego’s Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education Pamela Frugé ’87 shares how her experience at UC San Diego became the foundation for a lifelong commitment to higher education and where she finds meaning and connection.
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