May 20, 2024
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have been awarded a $5.6 million grant to further their efforts within the All of Us Research Program, which aims to accelerate and promote equity in health research.
June 5, 2024
To help address a critical health care issue in the community, University of California San Diego School of Medicine has launched the new Richard C. and Rita L. Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program. The school welcomed the inaugural class of physician assistant (PA) students on Monday, June 3.
October 11, 2011
…determination of the indigenous community,” said Carmen Linares, member of the California Native American Day committee. “This year’s theme was truly honored through celebratory songs and dances.” On display were authentic Native American materials used to make regalia, such as leathers, porcupine quills, elk teeth, otter skin hair wraps, cowrie…
October 23, 2015
The University of California, San Diego has been named the 9th most LGBTQ-friendly university in the nation, according to a new 2015-2016 report. Affordable Colleges Online—a website that helps students and their families identify affordable, higher educational opportunities—recently released a list of the top 23 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or…
July 28, 2022
…of experts from the community. WIT (which stands for “whatever it takes”) was founded by teacher, entrepreneur and speaker Sarah Hernholm. In addition to hackathons, WIT offers individual coaching, online programs, community building and courses that grant college credit through a partnership with the UC San Diego Division of Extended…
March 12, 2020
…San Diego Center for Community Health, is a first-generation college graduate whose interview was featured locally on television. Campus Reaches Out to Spanish Language Community UC San Diego awareness campaign targeted toward Latino youth and their families “Everyone comes to UC San Diego with a different set of stories. And…
January 24, 2019
…San Diego studying public health. “The scholarship has been very helpful. I don’t have to worry about how to pay for tuition or books.” For many students, scholarship support changes everything. The Chancellor’s Associates Scholars Program began in 2013 as a partnership with three local high schools and an inaugural…
September 2, 2021
UC San Diego School of Medicine receives $2.6M to fund their PRIME-Health Equity program and launch a new program on Native American health. These medical education programs provide financial support to medical students interested in addressing health disparities and serving local communities.
September 20, 2024
A survey of Syrian refugees living in Jordan reveals that higher levels of self-compassion are associated with better mental health. The findings suggest that interventions teaching self-compassion have the potential to boost the mental health of displaced individuals.
February 14, 2013
…Honor Commitment to Inclusion, Community Enrichment Photos by Erika Johnson She calls herself an “everyday mom,” but her cause goes far beyond her own children: Lakeysha Sowunmi has made it her mission to promote healthy lifestyle changes for all San Diego families. She is currently the African American Campaign Coordinator…
