December 18, 2013
…the right of the faculty to advance their scholarship and research through open dialogue with academic colleagues in all countries. UC San Diego faculty collaborations draw on richly diverse ideas and views around the globe, including in the Middle East. Excluding scholars limits discussion and conflicts with the University of…
June 13, 2013
…Young UC San Diego Faculty Members Named Pew Scholars Andrew Huberman Two early-career scientists at UC San Diego are among 22 of the nation’s most enterprising researchers named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts. These scholars will each receive $240,000 over the next four years…
May 24, 2018
…Free Certificate Courses for Faculty, Staff and Students Campus community members can save hundreds of dollars with free access to online courses and specializations Maybe you work as a librarian but have a passion to know more about algae. Perhaps you’re a computer science major ready to gain skills in…
February 21, 2019
Image by iStock.com/ogichobanov Faculty Resolve Workplace Conflicts Through Mediation Why would a university pursue mediation as a way to improve the faculty climate and deal with conflict in academia? Considering the cost of unresolved and poorly managed conflict in organizations—lost time and productivity, decreased workplace satisfaction, damaged relationships and higher…
October 3, 2013
…that touted the exceptional faculty who teach and conduct research at UC San Diego. The ad is the first of a series, features Mario Molina’s selection for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and includes highlights of our rankings and honors as an indicator of our faculty quality. Similar ads can…
April 4, 2013
…Establishes Five New Endowed Faculty Chairs Gifts totaling more than $8.5 million create new chairs at the School of Medicine and Jacobs School of Engineering For more than 500 years, the world’s great universities have attracted and supported distinguished educators by endowing academic chairs. Now, thanks to charitable donations totaling…
January 12, 2017
…Norbash Appointed AVCs for Faculty Equity, Diversity and Inclusion UC San Diego professors Frances Contreras and Alexander Norbash have been appointed to serve as associate vice chancellors for Faculty Equity, Diversity and Inclusion beginning January 2017. In their new academic leadership role, they will be providing direction in advancing the…
May 19, 2016
…Charles Kennel are emeriti faculty, yet they continue to dedicate their time and expertise to students and faculty at UC San Diego, as well as the local community. In honor of their continued service, Covell and Kennel received the Dickson Award, which includes a $10,000 grant to support their teaching,…
November 14, 2013
Faculty Club Turns 25 Aerial painting of the Faculty Club The UC San Diego Faculty Club means many things to many people. A home away from home, comfort food and familiar faces draw regulars for weekday lunch buffets. Community members learn of groundbreaking research in their own backyard. And alumni…
November 10, 2016
Resources for Faculty Provide Help to Succeed and Advance Becky Petitt, Vice Chancellor of 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)…
