February 2, 2017
…Publications Leveraging Collective Impact to Increase Diversity in STEM How should the U.S. tackle the complex social problem of increasing diversity in STEM fields? That’s the big question that prompted a national conference held at UC San Diego Jan. 20-22. Funded with a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation…
April 7, 2016
…Weekends visit Feeding America to tackle food justice through food sorting. Participants also volunteered at UC San Diego’s own community gardens. Photos by Alternative Breaks at UCSD Alternative Weekends Program Offers Solution to Addressing Local Social Justice Issues Students participating in Alternative Breaks at UCSD have traveled to 16 locations…
April 26, 2018
…never considered pursuing a college degree. Her future plans were to move to México to be with her extended family, find a job and get married. Navarro’s fate changed when her high school teacher urged her to prepare for college entrance exams and set her sights high. In 2017, she…
November 7, 2011
…Among Former Foster Youth to Benefit from Sony Electronics Gifts Technology packages donated to former foster youth attending UC San Diego Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications Deng Bol counts himself fortunate to be a student at the University of California, San Diego. Born in Sudan, Bol survived the…
June 5, 2012
Graduating Seniors Looking Forward to Bright Future Nicole Metildi, Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications As UC San Diego’s class of 2012 reflects on their accomplishments approaching graduation, many also are looking forward to bright futures as they pursue careers, graduate school and community service. “I got the job…
May 2, 2024
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UC San Diego was recognized for its pioneering hands-on lab curriculum by the leading association for electrical and computer engineering educators in North America.
October 24, 2024
Carrie Mae Weems, a celebrated American artist and University of California San Diego visual arts alumna, was presented the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony on Oct. 21. Artist Mark Bradford, whose work is included in the university’s public art collection, the Stuart…
April 8, 2021
…preceded STARTneuro in efforts to broaden diversity in UC San Diego neurobiology students. NIH Funds New Program to Broaden Diversity in Neurobiology STARTneuro designed to support and mentor transfer students from underrepresented backgrounds For some students, stepping onto the sprawling UC San Diego campus for the first time can be…
April 30, 2015
…San Diego Programs Help to Attract and Retain Diverse Student Body UC San Diego’s Black Resource Center, Raza Resource Centro, SPACES (Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Service) and IDEA Student Center at the Jacobs School of Engineering partner to host free overnight programs for students during Triton Day,…
May 29, 2012
A Salute to Sacrifice Alumni and donors establish scholarships to support student veterans Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications Ryan Darby, ’04 and Vince Vasquez, ’02 met while earning their bachelor’s degrees in political science at UC San Diego. When the two friends learned how many military veterans would…
