June 12, 2012
…Bud Mehan During his career at the University of California, San Diego, Hugh “Bud” Mehan taught thousands of students in sociology and education studies over the course of nearly four decades. His impact spread far beyond the walls of the university into the local community and beyond. Mehan has made…
November 13, 2014
…me,” he said. “My career began as a student receiving an enormous amount of assistance. Now, I’m invested in educating young men and women in the service of others. You are bright, you are intelligent, we believe in you, and UC awaits you. You’ve got what it takes.” One of…
April 15, 2021
…Marvyn Korn, a school counselor who gets his nose into everything. Stamos said Robichaux was put to the test when producer David E. Kelley quickly changed direction of the character during rehearsals, creating more demands on the actor. “Without missing a beat, Richard created—recreated—a character to rival my Marvyn, resulting…
April 22, 2021
…research is her second career—after volunteering in the neonatal intensive care unit at UC San Diego Health on her days off, she made the jump from the business world into epidemiology. She studies teratology, working to better understand the causes of congenital abnormalities in human development. As a professor of…
February 28, 2011
…life-changing. Through my father's career, I have been exposed to many different cultures and languages, which I am grateful for everyday. With each and every new experience, I found myself changed. In a way, one could say I was a thief, for everything I liked about that culture I would…
November 19, 2013
Five UC San Diego undergraduate students who are former foster youth and two junior faculty members were awarded a technology package from Sony Electronics, Inc., as part of a nationwide scholarship program during a reception on Nov. 1. Sony has awarded equipment packages annually for the past five years—a total…
June 19, 2014
…very different and dynamic career pathways. The three speakers participated in the campus’s graduation ceremonies over the weekend, where more than 5,000 students received degrees from all six undergraduate colleges. In addition, this spring an additional 2,000 graduate students in medicine, pharmacy, management and other disciplines received advanced degrees. Chancellor…
March 11, 2021
…marriage and motherhood to career and caregiving. Yet the disparities that have been exposed may also reveal a more equitable path forward. This moment in history is prime for progress, poised for a feminist transformation. The month of March is dedicated to honoring women’s contributions in American history. At UC…
November 8, 2012
…aid resources, pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and much more. Current UC San Diego students from the Black Student Union shared their own stories of overcoming obstacles to become successful college students. In addition, a workshop just for parents discussed the parent’s role in the…
September 22, 2022
This week marks the beginning of classes, and the campus is abuzz with the addition of about 9,500 first-year students who are ready to use their diverse talents and ambitions to enhance the UC San Diego community.
