August 17, 2015
…in China. In addition, UC San Diego’s programs in life sciences, engineering, computer science, chemistry, and economics are ranked among the top 20 in the world. Nationally, UC San Diego is listed as the 12th best university.
June 10, 2021
…with Hart Q&A with Student Commencement Speaker Francesca Hart Senior Francesca Hart will share a message of love and celebration with her peers at Commencement on June 12-13. Photo by Erik Jepsen/University Communications. Her heart is full of love for humanity. As UC San Diego’s Class of 2021 Commencement Student…
October 18, 2011
The UC San Diego Student Foundation—one of the only student foundations in the country—received a record 505 donations in its first fundraising week of the year
September 23, 2013
By the time Bruce Gorder was diagnosed with melanoma, it was too late. At just 37, his life was taken by the deadly disease, leaving his wife, young daughter and family devastated. Yet out of the tragedy a new initiative was borne—one that could potentially save lives.
November 12, 2015
…Pledges $400,000 to Help Students Facing Mental Health Challenges According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in every four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 has a diagnosable mental illness, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and addictive behaviors, among others. At the University of California,…
September 29, 2016
Convocation Keynote to Students: Mistakes are Stepping Stones on Path to Greatness Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications It’s no surprise that Vivienne Ming, Muir, ’00, was selected to address thousands of UC San Diego students at this year’s Convocation. The alumna, who served as keynote speaker for the…
June 3, 2024
As the University of California San Diego School of Medicine wraps up the academic year, first year Native American medical students were recognized, honored and blessed as they celebrated the completion of their first year of medical school with a traditional blanket ceremony.
November 15, 2012
Students at the University of California, San Diego are spreading the holiday spirit with the annual service project, “Operation Santa.” The campus’s service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, sponsors “Operation Santa” each year to bring holiday joy to families in need throughout San Diego County.
September 28, 2011
…Secret, Former Congressman Tells Students at Welcome Convocation Photos/Erik Jepsen The unexpected can lead to opportunity. You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. Know what you want to do, love what you do and believe in what you’re doing. These were the messages delivered to more…
August 24, 2011
A study by researchers at the Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California, San Diego finds that successful aging and positive quality of life indicators correlate with sexual satisfaction in older women.
