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Biocom Names UC San Diego ‘Community Partner of the Year’

November 14, 2016

Biocom, the San Diego-based advocate for California’s life-science sector, has announced that the University of California San Diego has been named its “Community Partner of the Year” and will receive that recognition at the organization’s Annual Dinner on Nov. 17 at the La Jolla Hyatt Aventine.

3 UC San Diego Faculty Members Named Sloan Foundation Research Fellows

February 15, 2012

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation today named three faculty members at the University of California, San Diego recipients of its prestigious research fellowship, given to promising young scholars at the early stage of their research careers.

UC San Diego Raises $177.5 Million to Break Campus Fundraising Record

September 24, 2015

…support, pediatrics, engineering and social sciences; $1 million from Mary Looker for the Stuart Collection endowment; $1 million from Fred B. Luddy Family Foundation for the cancer cell mapping initiative; $1 million from Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI) to provide support for electrical and computer engineering; $1 million from an…

$5 Million Gift to Establish New Center for Taiwan Studies

May 6, 2021

…raise awareness of important social issues that impact Taiwan like coral reef protection, climate change and green energy, as well as all the ways Taiwanese Americans contribute to society. The new center will also expand the Taiwanese-American oral history project initially funded by the TAH Foundation. Interdisciplinary collaboration Division of…

Downtown Change Makers Event Features ‘Professor Algae’ Stephen Mayfield

August 17, 2016

UC San Diego’s Professor Stephen Mayfield, a pioneer in exploring the uses of algae for fuels, medicine, food and other purposes, is the featured speaker at this year’sthe inaugural launch of the “Change Makers” eventseries, set for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Downtown San Diego Partnership, 401…

UC San Diego’s Most Diverse Incoming Class Begins Fall Quarter

September 22, 2016

…development through educational initiatives, social events and personal support. In addition, Sixth College is home to the African Black Diaspora Living Learning Community. The mission of the housing community is to establish an environment of personal and academic excellence through the affirmation and celebration of blackness in its various expressions.…

Sun God Then and Now

April 20, 2017

…as well as other social events throughout the year. This year, the UC San Diego Police Department has recruited volunteer SHAs to also participate in a pilot program, dubbed Teal Team 6, to provide on-the-field help for students who are seeking resources and safety information regarding sexual assault and other…

Latest ‘Inside Innovation’ Examines Stem Cells’ Role in Causing (and Fighting) Cancer

January 12, 2017

The next presentation in UC San Diego’s “Inside Innovation” series features Dr. Catriona Jamieson speaking on “Detection and Therapeutic Targeting of Cancer Stem Cell Evolution.” The free and public presentation will be held 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, in Roth Auditorium at the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, 2880…

Undergraduate Scholars Honored for Living Out César E. Chávez’s Values

April 20, 2023

At the 22nd annual César E. Chávez celebration kickoff, four undergraduates were awarded scholarships for their demonstrated commitment to the advancement of Chávez’s core values on campus and beyond.

UC San Diego’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation by U.S. News & World Report

April 25, 2023

The U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings named nine of UC San Diego’s graduate programs among the top 10 in the nation.

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