January 30, 2014
…of Civil Rights Movement with 2014 Black History Month History Celebration The University of California, San Diego will honor the history and accomplishments of African-Americans during the university’s annual celebration of Black History Month. The theme for 2014 is “Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights: The journey is not…
October 24, 2019
…and discuss immigration policy with peers. The group shared their experience at the first annual California Voter Engagement in Higher Education Summit, hosted on campus by UC San Diego Associated Students and the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future on Oct. 10-11. Students from colleges across California—including the University…
July 7, 2022
…a global academic powerhouse with an iconic ocean backdrop, UC San Diego is known for making waves in research, athletics and beyond. Recently, the university awarded the first college surfing scholarship ever recognized by the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA). UC San Diego student Makena Burke holds her Surf Team…
October 9, 2014
…one foreign language and take calculus their first year. It was a rigorous curriculum. “I think everybody would have agreed that it was really, really tough,” says Penner. “Everyone was at the top of their high school class and then all of a sudden, they were thrust together in this…
May 31, 2018
…and was honored along with nine other recipients at the 33rd annual UC San Diego Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Awards on May 21. Staff members were celebrated for their integrity and caring leadership. Many serve as the linchpin of their departments, giving selflessly in an effort to boost…
October 17, 2019
…that resonated most deeply with the hundreds of students, colleagues and collaborators around the world who view him as a beloved mentor. Chien receives a token of appreciation from Kun Zhang, professor and Chair of the Department of Bioengineering, on behalf of the department. Chien's discoveries underpin our understanding of…
