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CARTA Maps Humanity’s Distinctive Evolution

February 17, 2022

…talk, long before the COVID-19 pandemic made this commonplace, making the information easily accessible to people all over the world. “These meetings and symposia not only host expert discussions, but they do it in the presence of graduate students, whose brains are still developing even into their third decade of…

UC San Diego Launches White Allyship Initiative to Support Anti-Racism Work

April 15, 2021

…offers curated resources on COVID-19 and equity, diversity and inclusion and as well as anti-racism. For those who would like to review the Chancellor’s 21-Day Anti-Racism Challenge or facilitate the challenge with a group, visit the Chancellor’s 21-Day Anti-Racism Challenge homepage for full access to the anti-racism curriculum, webinars and…

Virtual Commencement Uses Creative Ways to Infuse University Tradition with Interactive Fun

June 4, 2020

…Student Affinity Groups With COVID-19 dictating that online celebrations must take the place of in-person graduation ceremonies across the country, the University of California San Diego will be honoring the strength and resilience of its graduating class with Virtual Commencement 2020 on June 13 at 9 a.m. For a class…

Generosity Gone Viral: Donations of Supplies, Food to UC San Diego Health Boost Fight Against Corona

April 2, 2020

…hospitals treating patients with COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Shannon Needoba, assistant director of Supply Chain Management at UC San Diego Health, inspects a shipment of donated masks. The call-to-donation effort does not reflect an immediate need or crisis. UC San Diego Health officials say current…

Q&A: Student Socializing, Recreation and Travel

November 5, 2020

…for Staying Sane During COVID-19” and “Battling with the Online Lifestyle: How to Improve your Habits and Well-being.” In each episode, they feature voices from across the campus, including undergraduate peer leaders, college provosts, scientists, political representatives and more. Have more questions? We invite the campus community to submit your…

UC San Diego Alumna Takes the Lead in Providing Care to the Underserved

November 15, 2022

A social justice warrior who loves biology, nature and teaching, alumna Kristin Brownell MD/MPH is a core faculty member at the Family Health Centers of San Diego. She is dedicated to improving primary care for refugees, immigrants and other underserved groups.

Embracing Global Adventure: A Gilman Scholar’s Story

March 10, 2022

…is amazing.” Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, studying abroad can still be a safe and rewarding experience. UC San Diego’s Study Abroad Office works closely with host schools and educational institutions to ensure that students will be kept as safe and healthy as possible when abroad. UC San Diego also provides…

Study Finds ChatGPT Outperforms Physicians in High-Quality, Empathetic Answers to Patient Questions

April 28, 2023

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine compared written responses from physicians with those from ChatGPT to real-world health questions. A panel of licensed healthcare professionals preferred ChatGPT’s responses 79% of the time. 

UnitedHealth Group Awards $4M to UC San Diego to Expand State’s Mental Health Workforce

October 29, 2020

…Medicine report. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on the mental health of young people, UC San Diego’s collaboration with UnitedHealth Group is well-timed and relevant. “Grants, such as that from UnitedHealth Group, help us achieve a shared goal of preparing tomorrow’s health care leaders to serve our increasingly…

Public Health Students Graduate and Enter the Workforce During Unprecedented Times

June 25, 2020

…impact and treatment of COVID-19, nutrition and healthy lifestyle behaviors, exposure to pollution, maternal and child health, and other contemporary public health issues.” Anderson impressed upon the students to use this time as an opportunity to become advocates for change, voices for those without and to create demand for a…

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