February 10, 2022
…the opportunity for higher education, demanded nothing less than each of us (their children) to at least attempt higher education. My journey began at Marshall University but was a bumpy one that ultimately took a path through six years in the U.S. Air Force, and finally completing my bachelor’s degree…
May 16, 2024
Now funded with a new state grant, a team at UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute is developing “The Climate Games,” an educational video game set in locations already experiencing the impact of a changing climate.
September 19, 2016
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center have identified a strategy to maximize the effectiveness of anti-cancer immune therapy. The researchers identified a molecular switch that controls immune suppression, opening the possibility to further improving and refining emerging immunotherapies that boost the body’s…
July 23, 2024
Key projects that exemplify our focus on becoming a destination public university that is student-centered, research-driven, patient-dedicated and service-oriented were discussed by the University of California Board of Regents during their July meeting.
February 9, 2023
Tamara T. Cunningham was recently named inaugural assistant vice chancellor for Global Initiatives. She will develop and implement a strategic internationalization plan for UC San Diego that will unify existing programs on campus and grow opportunities worldwide.
May 25, 2017
…engage students as peer education leaders and brings to life innovative projects that have contributed to UC San Diego’s reputation as one of the greenest campuses in the country. Bowser was named Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year and was honored along with nine other recipients at the 32nd…
June 19, 2012
…and accessibility to higher education in the face of decreased funding from the state. And we’ve been able to take advantage of low construction costs for projects that were already in the pipeline. That allowed us to expand our facilities to meet the needs of our growing student population and…
October 4, 2012
…has the potential to transform its field. As stated by the foundation, “Successful projects are distinct and novel in their approach of problems, push the edge of their field or question the prevailing paradigm.” Yitzhak Tor Every Sunday afternoon, molecular biologist Dowdy grabs his surfboard and tries to catch a…
January 22, 2015
…Luciano Corazza, a visiting education professor from Johns Hopkins University, founded a summer residential learning program at UC San Diego aimed at top high-school students. The program was a cooperative venture between Extension and UC San Diego Office of Student Affairs. “That first year, we had 137 students, including one…
November 28, 2023
The University of California San Diego announced the recipients of the 2023 Chancellor’s Medal and the Lifetime Legacy Award, who have all helped advance health care and medicine in unique, impactful ways.
