November 17, 2016
UC San Diego Health will open Jacobs Medical Center, a 245-bed medical and surgical specialty hospital, on November 20, 2016. Named in recognition of $100 million in gifts from Joan and Irwin Jacobs, the 10-story facility combines renowned physician-scientists and care teams, precision medicine, clinical trials and creative arts and…
February 12, 2015
…as well as and philanthropic applications in third world countries.“We want to be part of The Basement to collaborate with other student entrepreneurs,” said Mohammed. “The large space is ideal to house collaborative groups—but the alumni connection is key. Here we can network with alums, and take advantage of their…
February 1, 2018
…to Richard N. Krupp’s philanthropic legacy, which may be realized at over $30 million in the coming years Rita Krupp, widow of Dick Krupp, joined Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla at a Jan. 18 UC San Diego event to celebrate the launch of the Krupp endowment. Photo by Melissa Jacobs The…
August 28, 2014
It only takes about $25 to pay for a single child’s secondary school tuition in Benin. Yet even when that money is available (and for many families, it’s not) a lack of economic infrastructure makes getting the funds to the schools a complicated endeavor.
October 24, 2013
…San Diego community to give a “shout-out” recognizing a fellow Triton who is making a difference on campus or in the community. Already, we’ve heard about a staff member who volunteers with foster youth, two alumni entrepreneurs with a sustainable mission and a random act of kindness. These profiles, as…
February 28, 2019
Pharmaceutical leader Cam Garner and his wife Wanda, a cancer workshop facilitator and philanthropic fundraiser, recently gave $2 million to establish the Garner Family Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Blood and Marrow Transplant at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center.
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…
May 12, 2022
…Alena, have chosen to give back to the campus in this way,” said Kit Pogliano, dean of the UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences. “The Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox will further enhance the school’s profile as one of the nation’s top places to study the biological sciences and as…
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…
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…
