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Political Scientists React to Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol

January 14, 2021

Political Scientists React to Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol Rioters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, when a joint session of Congress gathered to record the Electoral College votes in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. For the first time in U.S. history, these electoral…

Economist Thomas Piketty to Discuss Groundbreaking Book on Income Inequality

October 15, 2015

…distinguished professor emeritus of political science. The program will include a lively conversation about Piketty’s research and his recommendations on how best to address income inequality. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. at Mandeville Auditorium on the UC San Diego campus and…

A Nation Dangerously Divided: Race Shapes Who Wins and Who Loses in U.S. Democracy

February 6, 2020

…on racial and ethnic politics, urban politics, immigration and political behavior. Race is shown to be the single most important factor in American democracy, determining which candidates win elections, which voters win at the polls, and who is on the losing end of policy. These conclusions are at the center…

Pre-Law Program Provides Mentorship and Community Connections

June 21, 2023

The 2023 Law School Launch gave pre-law students at UC San Diego a glimpse into the law school admissions process and the courtroom.

Community Matters

September 26, 2022

Sociology professor Michel Estefan redefines classroom culture.

UC San Diego’s Graduate Programs Among Nation’s Best, According to U.S. News and World Report

March 12, 2013

The 2014 edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools guidebook, released today, highly ranks the University of California, San Diego’s professional schools in engineering and medicine, as well as its academic Ph.D. programs in the social sciences and humanities.

Focus on South Asia

March 21, 2024

The forum will be launched with an inaugural lecture by renowned Indian musician T.M. Krishna.

UC San Diego Political Scientists to Trace San Diego’s Fiscaland and Governance Missteps

October 25, 2011

…to UC San Diego political scientists Steve Erie and Vladimir Kogan, a series of critical financial and policy missteps have transformed San Diego into “Enron by the Sea,” a municipality now plagued by intractable pension and budget deficits, poorly crafted public-private partnerships, and increasingly distrustful voters who demand services but…

Students Initiate Ambitious Get Out the Vote Campaign as Nov. 8 Election Nears

October 13, 2016

…Room. “Election Night: A Political Party,” Nov. 8, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Great Hall SOVAC’s effort will culminate with a “Voterpalooza” event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 24 on campus at Library Walk in one last push to register as many students as possible. “All…

U.S. News Again Ranks UC San Diego Among Nation’s Best Graduate Schools

March 13, 2012

Each year, graduate programs at the University of California, San Diego are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report, as noted in the 2013 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools, released today. The rankings measure professional-school programs in business, education, engineering, law and medicine.

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