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Looking to the Future with the New Director of UC San Diego’s Early Childhood Education Center

October 14, 2021

…young children ages three months to five years. Over the decades, the center has grown from one building to seven, evolving as the field of early education has evolved. We spoke to the new director, Matthew Proctor, about his vision for the Early Childhood Education Center. As director, what is…

Lights, Camera, Action: New Catheter Lets Doctors See Inside Arteries for First Time

September 26, 2016

Removing plaque from clogged arteries is a common procedure that can save and improve lives. This treatment approach was recently made even safer and more effective with a new, high-tech catheter that allows cardiologists to see inside the arteries for the first time, cutting out only the diseased tissue. Interventional…

What I’ve Learned as a Breast Cancer Survivor

October 20, 2022

During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a breast cancer survivor and UC San Diego Health employee shares her personal experiences from the moment of diagnosis and receiving life-saving care, to the important lessons she has learned along the journey.

Beating the Odds: How a Longtime Heart Disease Survivor Helps Others Facing Surgery

February 25, 2021

…being diagnosed at seven months old and never let it slow her down. Here she is pictured with her dog hiking in the Santa Ysabel West Preserve. Each weekend, Jessica and her husband hike nearly 10 miles. Beating the Odds: How a Longtime Heart Disease Survivor Helps Others Facing Surgery…

Campus Launches Philanthropic Crowdfunding Platform

April 9, 2015

…unique opportunity to raise awareness and share the impact of the Bannister Family House.” The fee to stay at the house is $40 per night, which helps offset the cost of operations. For families facing long-term hospital stays, the expenses can add up quickly. The “Adopt-A-Family” program aims to alleviate…

APIA Heritage Month: Innovation and Unity Transforming Communities and Understanding

May 7, 2024

UC San Diego is celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Learn about the 18th Annual Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration Kickoff and Scholarship Awards, held on May 2, 2024, along with upcoming events available to the Triton community.

UC San Diego Professor Appointed to French National Institute

March 28, 2017

INRIA, the French national institute for computer science and applied mathematics, has created a new International Chair and appointed UC San Diego computer engineer Rajesh Gupta to the part-time position. Gupta will spend up to a year in France spread over the five-year appointment, starting this summer.

UC San Diego Police Officer Receives MADD Commendation

June 26, 2017

…Diego’s Community Service Officer (CSO) program, and by promoting awareness of driving under the influence within UC San Diego communities such as Greek Life on Campus.

Wise Words: Four Steps to Becoming an Ally

February 10, 2022

…peak day among several months of growing demonstrations that an estimated 15 to 26 million people participated in. But has fervor waned? A recent article from NBC News cited a poll that indicates support for racial justice movements has dropped. According to Wise, a long-term commitment is key to making…

Making Mental Health Priority No. 1 in the Month of May

May 7, 2020

…No. 1 in the Month of May We have all experienced loss because of the COVID-19 pandemic; finding the “gifts of grief” is critical to the healing process Let’s face it: we’re stressed. The current COVID-19 pandemic has plunged us into a period of unparalleled change in the way we…

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