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School of Medicine Turns 50

January 25, 2018

…or bad science.” That philosophy led to what’s known as the “Bonner Plan.” Eventually, UC San Diego medical students would take graduate-level classes in biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology alongside graduate students devoted to those fields. Second-year medical students took their anatomy and pathology courses with clinical faculty, but could continue…

A Decade of Scholarship

September 26, 2022

The lasting impact of a transformational scholarship. This story was published in the Fall 2022 issue of UC San Diego Magazine.

UC San Diego Launches Institute to Address Ethics of Today’s Innovation

November 16, 2017

…written extensively in the philosophy of science and has taught environmental ethics for more than 20 years. Evans focuses his research on how bioethical decisions are made, and the public’s views of medical and scientific innovation, particularly concerning human genetics. The institute will host speakers, convene interdisciplinary research groups and…

‘A Team Sport’

March 21, 2019

…To support this team-focused philosophy, IT Services recently completed a total redesign and renovation of their offices, which are located in the Torrey Pines Center South across from the west end of campus. The floor was gutted, and open space was embraced – similar to the environment of Facebook, Google,…

Celebrating Contemporary Literature

April 12, 2019

The UC San Diego Department of Literature’s New Writing Series has introduced hundreds of writers to the greater San Diego community since 1986. The six events set for Spring Quarter kicks off April 17.

Irwin Jacobs, Founding Muir College Faculty Member and Qualcomm Co-founder, Shares Stories of Succes

November 30, 2017

…talked about the educational philosophy of Muir College. “The college being named after Muir encourages people to show environmental concerns and think about these issues, which did shape the college in a somewhat different fashion,” Jacobs said. “Having John Muir as a guiding light is a very good one.” Muir…

During Peak of COVID-19 Some Lacked Access to Safe Water and Lavatories

May 9, 2024

UC San Diego researchers found that, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, people experiencing homelessness and people who inject drugs in San Diego and Tijuana often did not have access to drinking water, toilets, handwashing and showers.

Founder of UC San Diego’s Dance Program Establishes $100,000 Endowment

October 31, 2013

…major in theatre and philosophy, said, “I had the incredible good fortune of being a student of Margaret Marshall’s during my four years at UCSD when we were dancing in the top floor of a gym. She encouraged and supported me to present my work in every possible venue, including…

UC San Diego Humanities Professors Collaborate to Create New Book about Chinese Film

January 17, 2017

The University of California San Diego’s Division of Arts and Humanities is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration. Consistent with that approach is the Department of History’s Distinguished Professor Paul Pickowicz and Department of Literature Chair Yingjin Zhang, who have coedited the new book, “Filming the Everyday: Independent Documentaries in Twenty-First Century…

White Coat Ceremony Represents New Beginnings and New Responsibilities

August 30, 2024

As University of California San Diego School of Medicine welcomed its newest class of medical students on Thursday, August 29, the excitement and anticipation was palpable. The newest class of medical students, 152 entering this year, looked eagerly into the cheering crowd for their family, friends and loved ones.

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