Joan Klein Jacobs, Beloved Philanthropist and Community Leader, Has Died
May 7, 2024
Joan Klein Jacobs, a dedicated and visionary philanthropist, civic leader and patron of the arts died on May 6. She was 91.
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Business Leader, Author Robert E. Price Shares Legacy of Price Club Founder, Sol Price, May 6
April 29, 2013
The University of California, San Diego will present an evening with Robert E. Price on May 6 at 4 p.m., including a talk and book-signing by the international businessman, philanthropist and author of the book, “Sol Price: Retail Revolutionary and Social Innovator.” The event is free and open to the…
UC San Diego Ranked Third Best Public College Value by Money
August 25, 2020
The University of California San Diego has been recognized as both elite and affordable in Money’s annual ranking of the best colleges in America, ranked by value. The university placed third among public universities and ninth among 739 institutions in the nation.
Annie and John So Continue Family’s Philanthropic Legacy at UC San Diego
May 29, 2020
In continuing their family’s philanthropic legacy, Annie and John So—the children of two loyal and long-time supporters of UC San Diego and its School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)—have recently made a generous gift to UC San Diego to recognize and honor their parents Marion and Kwan So.
Steven Schick Named Inaugural Holder of UC San Diego Reed Family Presidential Chair in Music
May 27, 2015
Steven Schick, a percussionist, conductor, author and distinguished professor of music at UC San Diego, is known for charging into new frontiers of contemporary music. As a soloist and director, he has performed with and led numerous local and international ensembles. In support of his teaching, research and service activities,…
UC San Diego Shows High School Students That They Can ‘Achieve UC’
November 5, 2014
As a first-generation college graduate, the University of California, San Diego’s vice chancellor for Student Affairs, Juan González, is committed to expanding college access, opportunity and success for students of all backgrounds. On Nov. 7, González will show this commitment along with senior leaders from all 10 UC campuses in…
ARCS Foundation Funds Scholar Awards for UC San Diego Graduate Students
October 30, 2012
The San Diego chapter of ARCS® Foundation, Inc., awarded $232,500 in fellowships to support 31 graduate students at the University of California, San Diego, for the 2012-13 academic year. The ARCS Foundation, a national volunteer women’s organization, provides awards to top students studying science, medicine and engineering.
Champions of Change: Celebrating UC San Diego’s Volunteer Community
April 25, 2024
To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 21-27), UC San Diego Today is illuminating the stories of three passionate volunteers. They each embody the spirit of service, inspiring the campus community with their unwavering commitment to making a difference on local, regional and global scales.
Times Higher Education Ranks UC San Diego Among Top Universities in the World
March 15, 2012
The University of California, San Diego was ranked 36th in the World Reputation Rankings by the Times Higher Education. The Reputation Rankings complement the annual World University Rankings, published in fall 2012, in which UC San Diego was ranked 33rd.
UC San Diego Pharmacy School Benefactor “Sam” Skaggs Dies at 89
March 25, 2013
L.S. “Sam” Skaggs, whose enduring support of pharmacy education and research helped fuel the growth and development of the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, died Thursday at the age of 89 of causes related to age.
