March 19, 2013
It’s March 2013 – 50 years after Betty Friedan’s explosive book launched feminism’s “second wave,” 41 after Title IX, the equal-opportunity amendment banning sex discrimination in education, was signed into law – and some exceptionally successful women are making a lot of news. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton…
February 17, 2022
…Bachelor of Science in sociology and criminology with first-class honors and a Master of Science in sociology with distinction, McFee knew she wanted to focus her research on issues close to home. Currently, she studies the ways Black girls, Black women and queer-identified people are codified in the Jamaican legal…
March 3, 2016
…the center and a sociology professor who holds the Yankelovich Chair in Social Thought, is concentrating efforts on an Upward Mobility Commission to point policymakers to what will work best to restore the nation’s promise of upward mobility. The Upward Mobility project strikes a personal chord with Yankelovich, aged 91.…
June 11, 2024
We reached out to UC San Diego’s graduating students to share some highlights from their years as Tritons. They answered with stories of friendship, adventure, accomplishment and more. Learn about what made their UC San Diego experience one never to forget.
June 20, 2023
On Saturday more than 5,000 graduating students and their family and friends gathered on RIMAC Field for All Campus Commencement. Keynote talks from UC Regent John A. Pérez, senior Letzy Vargas and Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla commented on the value of commitment, risk-taking and failure.
December 10, 2020
…John H. Evans of Sociology have led the institute as it developed collaborative research in three key areas: data science, genetics and genome technology, and climate-change mitigation. “From active genetics and genetic engineering, to data science and the environment, the institute has developed into a ‘living hub’ of researchers, visiting…
May 14, 2020
…Elguezabal, a senior studying sociology. “The Transfer Hub is critical for the success of transfers because they provide support for academic success, professional development and faculty connections. Aside from these resources, it is a great space to mingle with other students who understand the unique transfer challenges.” Because they arrive…
June 22, 2017
…in political science and sociology. “I am very humbled, considering I didn’t always see myself going to college…In the address we just heard, we learned about the themes and ethics of the Dalai Lama: compassion, embracing diversity, the acceptance of others… I found that in the compassion of educators who…
May 16, 2019
…Sciences associate dean and professor in the Department of Sociology. “We are grateful to have many scientists, social scientists and philosophers from multiple divisions who are an active part of our mission.”
March 12, 2020
…student with minors in sociology and visual arts speculative design and the current Schoolhouse Ghana project team lead, were accepted to participate in the CGIU conference in Edinburgh, Scotland in April. They’ll have an opportunity to meet student teams from around the world tackling other social innovation challenges, and participate…
