July 26, 2021
The UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees works to connect the university with community partners and resources needed to launch innovative programs. On July 1, 2021, nine new trustees joined the Foundation Board, eight of whom are UC San Diego alumni.
May 14, 2015
…Wollman, chemistry and biochemistry Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences: Marc Garellek, linguistics Jillian Hernandez, ethnic studies Ruixue Jia, School of Global Policy and Strategy Dana Murillo, history Vanesa Ribas, sociology Established by the Hellman family in 1995, the Hellman Fellows Program is now active at 14 institutions, including UC…
October 19, 2017
…Diego master of fine arts in acting students during a visit to the campus last week. Even worse, he said with comic theatricalism, is the “humiliation of being rejected by people you have contempt for,” a well-rehearsed line that garnered laughs from the students. Still, he admitted, “I fret all…
June 14, 2018
…a love of science, art and activism with cutting-edge research, this year’s outstanding grads are truly inspiring. Here is a sampling of their stories: Avid sailor overcomes devastating brain tumor to graduate Earl Warren College grad Matt Morris (right) pictured with his girlfriend on a backpacking trip. Matt Morris has…
May 28, 2015
…The two entities share state-of-the-art facilities and a core group of technical staff. The university and the Playhouse work closely together to offer students hands-on experience that can enhance resumes and jumpstart careers. Current M.F.A. students participate in residencies throughout the year, serving as assistant directors, designers, dramaturges and actors…
June 24, 2020
UC San Diego researchers have discovered that a single treatment to inhibit a gene called PTB in mice converts native astrocytes, brain support cells, into neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine. As a result, the mice’s Parkinson’s disease symptoms disappear.
June 12, 2014
…(or walk) past renowned art pieces from the Stuart Art Collection, including the iconic Sun God statue as well as the intriguing “Fallen Star” sculpture perched atop the Jacobs School of Engineering. The runners and walkers were cheered on by King Triton, as well as by the lively UCSD Pep…
September 12, 2016
Popular Science magazine has named Liangfang Zhang, a nanoengineering professor at the University of California San Diego, in its 15th annual “Brilliant 10” list, a lineup of “the 10 most innovative young minds in science and engineering.” Zhang was recognized for his revolutionary work in the field of nanomedicine, which…
May 1, 2015
On Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus will premiere The Moon in La Jolla, the 2015 winner of the prestigious Nee Commission Award. In addition to the classic orchestral ensemble, the UC San Diego Library’s carillon, which sits atop Geisel Library, will make…
September 26, 2024
Beginning this fall, UC San Diego is implementing the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement (JTCCER), an initiative designed to ensure that undergraduates across all majors on campus are equipped to understand and address climate change. The new graduation requirement is named in honor of the late Jane Teranes, a…
