June 22, 2017
The University of California San Diego has been named the 9th best public university in the nation for LGBTQ students, according to a new 2017 report by College Choice. The independent online publication that helps students select a school recently released their list of the “50 Best Colleges for LGBTQ…
February 21, 2019
…Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion launched in 2017 a Faculty Peer Mediation Program through its Center for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion. The shared governance model unique to universities, which encourages faculty participation in the governance of the organization through the Academic Senate, makes mediation a powerful alternative form…
September 5, 2023
MADURA (Mentorship for Advancing Diversity in Undergraduate Research on Aging), a National Institute of Aging funded R25 undergraduate training program, aims to improve diversity in research and clinical careers that are focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and other aging-related topics. MADURA provides paid research lab placements and…
November 21, 2017
The University of California San Diego has been named the nation’s 10th best public university for LGBTQ students, according to BestColleges.com. The new rankings measure academic institutions that create environments and policies which meet the needs of students with a wide range of gender and sexual identities, along with additional…
March 15, 2019
Yesterday was a tragic day in Christchurch, New Zealand when a gunman killed at least 49 people in attacks on two mosques. We are heartbroken over this horrific act and extend our thoughts and support to the Muslim community, and all those affected by this senseless act of hatred and…
February 23, 2023
The skies were gloomy but spirits were bright on Feb. 14 as UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon Hall welcomed three new tenants to its second floor: the Raza Resource Centro, Triton Transfer Hub and the PATHS Scholars Program.
November 8, 2018
…Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This fall, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) launched the first-ever Inclusive Excellence @ UC San Diego: 2018 Progress Update that reflects important diversity developments on our campus—the programs, people and policies that are transforming UC San…
November 10, 2016
…the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications “Faculty are really the life of the institution,” said Becky Petitt, Vice Chancellor of the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at UC San Diego. “Recruitment and retention of faculty is a key focus at…
March 8, 2018
…Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity Awards recipients for their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 2017 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity Awardees: Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor Area Recipients Academic Affairs: Chandler E. Puritty Advancement: Danielle Dawson, JD, MBA Chancellor’s Office: Jaime A. Lopez-Miramontes Chief Financial Officer: Yvonne R.…
April 16, 2014
The University of California, San Diego will host Janet Mock, a transgender advocate, writer and New York Times bestselling author of Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Price Center Theatre on campus.
