May 16, 2013
…background, can be successful given the opportunity. “Jim is genuine, compassionate, and most of all, committed to equity in STEM. That is why our students love him,” said Michelle Ferrez, director of the IDEA student center and Sana Meghani, assistant coordinator of student life at the IDEA Student Center at…
October 31, 2013
…partially funded with private philanthropic gifts from community leaders, including Rita and Dick Atkinson, Betty and Dr. J. Robert Beyster, Arthur Brody, Jan Tuttleman and Tony Thornley. At the Heart of the Rady School It is the combined involvement of students, alumni, faculty and school supporters that has molded the…
April 4, 2019
…program for donors who give an annual leadership gift of $2,500 or more to the university. Comprised of a diverse team of community champions—including alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends—the philanthropic group partners with Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla to help broaden access to higher education and cultivating student success. To…
April 26, 2018
…in Utah, and emphasizes philanthropy focused on improving health and educational access. Its gift supporting the CBD study was given in partnership with and based on recommendations from the Wholistic Research and Education Foundation, located in La Jolla, Calif. “We are thrilled to partner with the renowned scientists and researchers…
June 4, 2020
…co-funded by the National Philanthropic Trust, interdisciplinary teams of students work closely with outside sponsors to develop rapid prototypes and innovative solutions to ocean-related challenges (think: ocean pollution, illegal fishing, real-time monitoring). Students are challenged to develop feasible solutions that are not only scientifically or technically possible but also have…
July 30, 2020
…for never, ever, ever, give up.” “Being honored based on a person like Sunn, by your peers and neighbors, is incredible. I feel very grateful for it,” said Hood. “I hope what we did—facing down the FDA with a small group in the company and doing everything we can to…
September 17, 2020
…good at working together given our track record of collaboration.” The new funding allows the UC San Diego labs to rapidly expand their teams focusing on LRRK2 research. Initial phases of this research were funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in an effort spearheaded by UC…
May 8, 2014
…commitment to leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and service to UC San Diego. Nick Woodman Surfing since he was a child, when it was time to pick a college “I was all about beachfront,” Woodman says. He entered UC San Diego as a freshman, enrolling in Muir College where he soon found…
November 16, 2023
About 30 delegates from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the School of Global Policy and Strategy will be attending the 28th Conference of the Parties, or COP28, in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
December 7, 2017
…a Russian businessman and philanthropist. It celebrates scientists who ask big questions that inspire and improve lives, with awards in three categories: fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics. The prize—this year there were seven $3 million prizes—are intended to highlight scientists who are tackling the biggest questions and toughest challenges.…
