September 28, 2023
Students at University of California San Diego School of Medicine who identify as Latinx have created a close-knit community that feels more like familia through the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA).
February 11, 2021
…of the diverse breastfeeding advocacy and research communities will not always agree—but we should aim to find common ground and work together. There are many stakeholders involved, each with a role to play: Governments and non-profit funding organizations should acknowledge the importance of breastfeeding and breast milk and invest more…
January 17, 2023
With dynamic keynote speakers and informative workshop sessions, the upcoming Triton Leaders Conference, “Building an Equitable Future in Health Care,” scheduled for Feb. 3-4, is sure to deliver an impactful weekend of advocacy and empowerment for both on-campus attendees and virtual participants.
September 26, 2013
…of USAgainstAlzheimer’s, a national advocacy organization committed to stopping Alzheimer’s by 2020. Proceeds from the performance benefit the UC San Diego Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and WomenAgainst Alzheimer’s – the first national network of women in leadership positions working to speed the pace of research and build momentum to…
April 1, 2015
The University of California, San Diego campus community will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) throughout April to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate communities and individuals about their role in prevention. At UC San Diego, the month has been commemorated with events since 2007.
September 17, 2020
…persists.” A history of advocacy Efforts to establish the program and minor are longstanding, and have historically been student-driven. In 1987, the Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance formed a committee to advocate for recognition and, in 2011, the Coalition for Critical Asian American Studies was formed. In 2014, the coalition…
February 8, 2019
Three new works selected for this year’s prestigious Humana Festival of New American Plays were written by University of California San Diego playwrights, marking the first time three UC San Diego MFA students and alumni have had their work featured simultaneously.
October 29, 2020
Climate change advocate Marshall Saunders was widely known as a man who paired a deep respect for others with determination to make a difference.
November 12, 2015
…The organization aims to provide a community of belonging, advocacy and outreach for military affiliated students on campus. For more information on student veteran resources at UC San Diego, click here.
September 19, 2023
Five UC San Diego graduate students working at the intersection of engineering and medicine have been selected as 2024 Siebel Scholars.
