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Mindfulness Alleviates Post-Gun Violence Trauma and Depression

March 22, 2022

A UC San Diego pilot study on parents of mass shooting victims finds that eight weeks of mindfulness training is effective in reducing trauma, depression, stress and grief caused by gun violence.

Take 10 with a Triton: Jessica Valencia Advocates for Survivors and One-on-One Connection

April 9, 2024

Learn more about Jessica Valencia, a Training and Education Specialist at the Sexual Assault Resource Center.

Family Legacy

August 16, 2022

In the mid-1960s, Jorge Carrillo discovered a way out of the life of migrant farm work through a UC San Diego college readiness program. Later, he, his wife and two children graduated from Marshall College and have gone on to establish a scholarship endowment to help students in financial need.

The Doctor is In: Meet California’s Next Wave of Dedicated Physicians

March 16, 2023

On Match Day, March 17, members of this year’s School of Medicine graduating class will discover where they will serve their residencies. The next generation of California physicians is nothing if not passionate about leading a new era in medicine.

Graduate Students Recognized as Equity and Diversity Champions

February 16, 2023

Five UC San Diego graduate students will soon join the ranks of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a distinguished organization that applauds scholars whose commitment to diversity, leadership and academic excellence pushes the boundaries of doctoral education.

UC San Diego Recognizes 2017 Sustainability Award Recipients

May 24, 2017

The UC San Diego 2017 Sustainability Awards recognized individuals and groups that have made the campus more sustainable. Six recipients were honored for their efforts to share information about and prioritize sustainability in UC San Diego’s education, research, planning, and operations and outreach programs.

Engineering Graduate Students Selected as Siebel Scholars

September 19, 2018

Five Jacobs School of Engineering graduate students working to improve immunology, cardiac health, blood transfusions and our understanding of the genome have been named 2019 Siebel Scholars. The Siebel Scholars program recognizes the most talented students in the world’s leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering and energy science.

Being Purposeful and Brave

October 3, 2024

UC San Diego’s position at the forefront of addressing complex issues was prominent at “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” a two-day conference presented by the Applied Research Center for Civility, a partnership between UC San Diego and the National Conflict Resolution Center.

Theatre and Dance Student One of 15 Selected for National Diversity-Focused Scholarship

February 11, 2021

…“Production Process: Anti-Racism, Activism, Advocacy, and the Stage Manager’s Role.” Porter, who invited Luong to take the upper-level courses, said his research was impeccable. “Alex is a storyteller and changemaker. I have witnessed a substantial change in him as he has boldly shared his story and embraced his identity as…

UC San Diego Welcomes Comic-Con with Starpower—and Stellar Storytelling

July 9, 2024

“The Science of Story” is an exciting six-day journey into the realm of storytelling hosted by UC San Diego and headlined by Star Trek stars George Takei and John Cho. The event leads into Comic-Con, where the convergence of creativity, innovation and dialogue exemplifies the dynamic spirit of our community.

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