February 10, 2022
…working together to advance equity for those who are disempowered. Allyship was the central theme of last week’s Triton Leaders Conference—a two-day virtual event led by UC San Diego Alumni. To open the conference, UC San Diego Alumni and the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion invited Tim Wise to…
February 22, 2018
…differences. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion provided an additional $10,000 to support the campus dialogues. “It is becoming increasingly important that we actively equip our students with the skills to engage in conversations around difficult topics with the ability to listen to each other with respect, develop empathy…
April 8, 2021
…law, STEM and social justice. “There are but a few fields of study where researchers have not investigated connections between people of African descent and social, political, artistic, economic, health outcomes, experiences and legacies of impact and influence,” she said. “Studies focused on the diverse and complicated histories of people…
January 4, 2024
UC San Diego has received a $5 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to establish a Center for Learning Health Systems Science. The new center will train clinicians and researchers in the science of optimizing health care.
March 23, 2017
…a process of social justice. Local figures include Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez, community activist, artist and educator who was one of the founders of Chicano Park; Irene Mena, a Filipina-Mexican who is considered to be the honorary grandmother of the San Diego Brown Berets of Aztlan; and many more. Undergraduate student…
May 31, 2018
…for Research on Educational Equity, Assessment & Teaching Excellence), the event draws over 300 local teachers. The goal is to collectively share what works and discover the latest breakthroughs in how to maximize student-learning outcomes. “Margaret is a team player. When she found out that she was chosen to be…
June 13, 2011
From artwork to outreach, the University of California, San Diego continues to institute programs and policies aimed at enhancing campus climate and welcoming a diverse community.
August 13, 2020
…of Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Climate (VC-EDIC). Professor Stacey Brydges—a long-time leader in chemistry education and ardent champion of social justice and access to/retention in STEM—quickened the pace when she became the inaugural vice chair. Grassian is a leader who works collaboratively to effect change. She previously…
January 29, 2015
…drum major for social justice, equity and voting rights. It is my hope that the brilliant students and graduates of UC San Diego will be reminded each day as they walk past her of what they can accomplish with a superior education.” Dubbed “Sojourner Square” by the artist, the six…
November 14, 2022
After an extensive consultation process that engaged more than 100 stakeholders across all levels of the university and generated over 2,500 comments and ideas, the UC San Diego Library has released its new five year Strategic Plan.
