June 5, 2012
…on campus can lead to more than just a great college experience. It can also lead to a job. Garron Engstrom is a prime example. He graduated last year with a degree in cognitive science and now works as an Interaction Designer at Mitchell International in San Diego. In this…
October 1, 2015
Convocation Speakers Encourage Students to Seek Education Outside the Classroom and Fight for Social Justice Photos by Alethea Go and Alwin Szeto/UC San Diego Publications Raise your consciousness and seek every day to do something to better the life of someone around you and, in that, your life will become…
March 20, 2012
…decided it was time to bridge to a new career in the emerging discipline of data mining. When the construction industry hit the skids, Humphrey Rincon, a general contractor for 20 years, made the leap to become a Spanish/English translator and an interpreter. Leslie Widner, a teacher who was underemployed…
April 16, 2020
A first-generation college student, Maribel Patiño attributes her successful university career to a strong support system. Here, she is pictured with her parents, Esteban and Amalia, at the White Coats Ceremony at which medical students are fitted with their first white physician’s coat. A Career Cultivated in Watermelon Fields Standout…
November 29, 2018
…Affairs (VCSA). A first-generation college graduate, Satterlund is deeply committed to and has led strategic campus-wide initiatives related to diversity and inclusion, as well as student retention and success. “We are honored to welcome Alysson Satterlund as our new Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep…
March 20, 2012
…Students Take Their Research to State Capitol To many people, graduate research is a little-known corridor in the halls of higher education. To some it is perceived as a mysterious side nook in the ivory tower, where esoteric research is conducted for obscure ends. Today (March 14), a delegation of…
February 20, 2014
…is the first opportunity to experience UC San Diego—our sprawling grounds and ocean views, dynamic campus community and expansive research and collaborative opportunities—all factors students will weigh when deciding upon which university to attend in the fall. We call upon all students, staff, faculty and alumni to join us in…
February 3, 2022
…Program Provides a Pathway to Excellence Division of Physical Sciences creates a “Mentor Village” to support undergraduates Even under the best of circumstances, college can be an overwhelming experience. Large classrooms can make it hard to connect with other students; different cultural or economic backgrounds can feel isolating; and often…
June 7, 2022
…Lucas Anthony Lima prepares to deliver a message of congratulations to his 7,000 peers as Commencement student speaker, he draws inspiration from the lessons he has instilled in his little brother. The most important of these is believing in yourself, especially when the road gets rocky. As someone who has…
November 8, 2012
UC San Diego’s Brightest to Share Groundbreaking Ideas at Founders’ Symposium An annual tradition at UC San Diego’s Founders’ Day celebration is to showcase our faculty as they share groundbreaking ideas and the inspiration for what they do. On Friday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rady…
