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Kroner Center for Financial Research Established to Strengthen and Protect Retiree Investments

October 18, 2022

UC San Diego alumnus Kenneth Kroner and his wife Jennifer have pledged $5 million to establish the Kroner Center for Financial Research at the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego, with the goal of helping secure and protect retiree investments.

UC San Diego Climbs to Nation’s 6th Best Public University in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

September 18, 2023

UC San Diego has advanced two spots to become the sixth best public university in the country, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released today. UC San Diego ranked No. 28 on the complete list of over 400 of the nation’s colleges, jumping six…

Neurodevelopmental Model of Williams Syndrome Offers Insight into Human Social Brain

August 10, 2016

…stem cells and the sciences of both brain and behavior, researchers at University of California San Diego, with colleagues at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and elsewhere, have created a neurodevelopmental model of a rare genetic disorder that may provide new insights into the underlying neurobiology of the human…

UC San Diego is World’s 7th Best Public University, According to Times Higher Education

September 23, 2016

The University of California San Diego has been ranked the seventh best public university across the globe by Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In its 2016–17 report, the London-based publication ranked UC San Diego 22nd in the United States and 41st internationally.

UC San Diego Transnational Korean Studies Spotlights Diaspora with Two International Film Artists

February 8, 2017

…in an examination of transnational adoption, militarism, globalization and social protest. It also highlights the struggles and voices of women.

Staff Members Honored for Advancing the Greater Good

May 25, 2017

…peer leaders. Through workshops, social media and other projects, student ambassadors teach other students about sustainability issues, from climate change to food systems and renewable energy. “What I enjoy most about my job is working with students,” said Bowser. “I believe in protecting our planet’s resources for their generation and…

UC San Diego Alumna Takes the Lead in Providing Care to the Underserved

November 15, 2022

A social justice warrior who loves biology, nature and teaching, alumna Kristin Brownell MD/MPH is a core faculty member at the Family Health Centers of San Diego. She is dedicated to improving primary care for refugees, immigrants and other underserved groups.

Brain Trust

October 9, 2014

…announcement by the National Science Foundation of early concept grants for brain research from the BRAIN Initiative to another four teams at UC San Diego totaling more than a $1 million. “Our success rate in winning these NIH and NSF awards is a reflection of the strength of our neuroscience…

How the Pandemic Lockdown Impacted UC San Diego Undergrad Internet Use

November 30, 2021

Armed with de-identified internet use data from UC San Diego dorm Wi-Fi, the researchers examined how online school and leisure activities shifted – for both American and international students.

Cognitive Science Alumnus Chris Fry Leads Twitter to New Heights

April 3, 2014

Cognitive Science Alumnus Chris Fry Leads Twitter to New Heights Chris Fry It is Chris Fry’s job, as senior vice president of engineering at Twitter, to make sure his flock of engineers continues to fly in formation. Fry is an expert engineer whose team does a number of things, including…

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