October 10, 2019
…and associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion for the physical sciences at UC San Diego. “That committee still exists today and is very actively engaged in promoting and supporting women in the field. Margaret's impact on both the science and climate of astronomy has been immense.” According to Sargent,…
June 23, 2022
…Ordóñez’s commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion reassured me that I would be in a place that supported and celebrated women’s successes in business. Q. What are a few key moments that led to the idea for Algeon Materials? A. During the pandemic, single-use items became a lifeline for…
February 8, 2024
Across stages, down walkways, from podiums and in classrooms, UC San Diego will commemorate Black History Month all February long. A lineup of in-person and virtual events is bringing the theme “Black Culture through Artistic Expression” into focus for UC San Diego’s Black History Month celebration.
December 9, 2021
…justice work and improving equity will be continued by alumna Fnann Keflezighi, who most recently held the position of assistant dean of Student Affairs at Thurgood Marshall College. For Keflezighi, the Cross-Cultural Center was the first place at UC San Diego, and in her life, that she felt her “intersectional…
November 3, 2022
World leaders, climate experts and policymakers from nearly 200 counties are preparing to descend upon the seaside city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt for a United Nations climate conference that kicks off next week.
June 18, 2015
…for Research on Educational Equity, Assessment and Teaching Excellence (CREATE) as a research assistant and as a Muir College Provost Intern for the College Academic Mentorship Program (CAMP). She also mentors incoming Chancellor’s Associates Scholars—Esparza was among the first scholarship cohort in 2013—a program created to help make a UC…
November 19, 2020
…dedicated to work in equity, inclusion and diversity. Now, the university is home to a variety of campus community centers, including: the Black Resource Center, Intertribal Resource Center, LGBT Resource Center, Raza Resource Centro and the Women’s Center. Not only is Geisel Library ranked among the nation’s top 25 public…
October 31, 2023
A current New York Times columnist and TV personality known for his fearless brand of political and social commentary, Charles M. Blow will share his experiences as part of the UC San Diego Extended Studies Helen Edison Lecture Series on November 6, 2023 at Park & Market in Downtown San…
December 15, 2022
As we look forward to the upcoming new year, UC San Diego Today invites readers to take a look back at some milestones from 2022.
August 13, 2024
Formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students at UC San Diego are beating the odds stacked against them with the help of a robust scaffolding of support and nurturing community offered by the Underground Scholars Initiative (USI) and Triton Underground Scholars (TUS).
