May 16, 2019
…just how difficult the transition to college freshman can be. “I came in with no prior knowledge of what to do, what resources may be available, or who to reach out to when I'm struggling,” said the Southeast San Diego native. However, Ibrahim, a biochemistry and cell biology major, found…
May 31, 2018
…team that provides success programs and services to several distinct student populations that includes historically underrepresented students, undocumented students, military-affiliated students, international students and others. The team also collaborates with other units on campus to develop more comprehensive academic support services for all students on campus. Initiatives lead by the…
June 7, 2018
…of non-credit classes and programs including ceramics and glass blowing to photography and weaving, were shocked and saddened. Read More With a footprint covering more than 10 acres, the 1.6 million-gross-square-foot project is the largest in the history of the architecturally acclaimed campus. The complex—expected to be completed in fall…
September 8, 2022
…in engineering. The five-year program, called EMPOWER, will support engineering students at UC San Diego and two nearby community colleges, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif., and Imperial Valley College in Imperial, Calif., working to eliminate opportunity gaps through comprehensive cohort-based, success-promoting programming and significant scholarships. In addition to improving…
October 11, 2018
Tapping Untapped Talent Internship program taps into the talents of autistic youth A new internship program at UC San Diego empowers young adults—90 percent of whom are on the autism spectrum—to strengthen their technology and professional skills in preparation for a career. Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications She…
June 25, 2024
The University of California San Diego has risen to the No. 6 public university in the nation for students seeking stellar academics and a great career foundation at an affordable cost, according to the Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2024 ranking.
June 3, 2021
Brainiacs New Summer Research Program Supports Underrepresented Neurosciences Undergrads Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Communicaitons Research experience is often a critical component when applying to graduate programs. Yet many undergraduate students—especially those from underrepresented communities or who are the first in their families to attend college—lack the necessary mentorship,…
September 28, 2023
This summer 19 newly admitted students took part in the five-week PATH Summer Academy at the School of Arts and Humanities. Throughout August and September, the group participated in hybrid workshops to get to know resources, made new friends and took part in field trips around San Diego.
August 13, 2020
…Arts and Humanities PATH program helps students transition to campus This year’s PATH Summer Academy included a CSA produce box from alumni-owned Good Neighbor Gardens. Photos courtesy: Division of Arts and Humanities. When Jessie Castro and Famo Musa were first accepted to UC San Diego, they had concerns many transfer…
November 29, 2018
…Excellence Initiative. The campuswide program, led by the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, unifies and expands services dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student community. An all-campus launch is currently being planned for members of the campus community to learn more about this exciting initiative.…
