November 13, 2014
…veterans, John Cerda wanted to do his part to defend the country that had provided so much for his family. A UC San Diego alumnus and staff member, he served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army as a communications technician in the Signal Corps. After spending two…
November 7, 2011
…Barrett Blake is set to graduate this spring with a degree in theatre and plans to pursue a career in acting and stand-up comedy. His journey to earning a bachelor’s degree has spanned over 16 years—but he wouldn’t change a thing. Years ago, after dropping out of Hunter College with…
October 26, 2017
…young, and so my career path was untraditional and tough at times. I think sparking interests in STEM fields when students are young is so important. Students need to know that careers like mine are even an option! Advice every UC San Diego student should know… Step out of your…
June 16, 2022
To the Stars, Tritons Commencement celebrates the astronomical achievements of graduates Thousands of graduates gathered on RIMAC Field last weekend to celebrate Commencement, draped in stoles and honor cords and cheered on by their family and friends. Photos by Erik Jepsen/University Communications. You could hear the swish of gowns as…
August 27, 2020
…use summer incubator program to build business Cognitive Science major Neve Foresti working on an app’s user experience for the Diabetes Design Initiative at the Design Lab. When Bolarin Lawrence first came to UC San Diego, he had planned to minor in entrepreneurship. His demanding academic workload made that impossible,…
September 7, 2022
The University of California San Diego School of Medicine welcomed the Class of 2026 at its White Coat Ceremony on Friday, September 2, 2022. An annual tradition, the event marks the beginning of the medical education journey for first-year students when they receive the white coat that will be worn
March 15, 2018
Sofia Zaragoza (center) Muir College senior, winner of the Championing Freedom of Expression category on stage with Earl Warren College Provost Emily Roxworthy, who served as emcee with Kafele Khalfani, dean of student affairs at Warren College. Lights, Camera, Service: Principles of Community get the Star Treatment at BEARLs What…
April 11, 2019
On a New Path to STEM Success Transformational $6.9 million in grants from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds national diversity partnership The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has designated $6.9 million in grants to boost initiatives, including the UC San Diego PATHS program, which help underrepresented students succeed in STEM fields. Priscilla Chan…
March 10, 2016
…Eye From DIY comedian to humanitarian, alumna Milana Vayntrub is more than just the face of AT&T You probably recognize her as the quirky Lily Adams character in AT&T commercials, but there is far more to UC San Diego alumna Milana Vayntrub than what you see on screen. Though dubbed…
October 10, 2013
…of Biological Sciences Seeks to Improve Undergraduate Experience This is the first of a three-part series introducing our new incoming VC and deans. Biology majors and students taking undergraduate biology courses will see some new changes to improve the undergraduate experience this year, according to William (Bill) McGinnis, who was…
