May 26, 2016
…have access to these educational resources has been transformative,” he said. “Academic Connections helps students see themselves in college and prepares them to succeed.” That’s certainly been the case for Cynthia Cortez, a senior at Holtville High School, in Imperial Valley. A recipient of the first round of scholarships two…
December 2, 2021
…take advantage of the educational, cultural, employment and health care opportunities offered by UC San Diego.” The stations at the main campus and UC San Diego Health offer faculty, staff and students an additional safe, reliable and inexpensive alternative to driving, while helping to reduce roadway congestion and ease parking…
May 1, 2014
…campus: Mission: We will transform California and a diverse global society by educating; generating and disseminating knowledge and creative works; and engaging in public service. Vision: Student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. UC San Diego is embarking on an era of transformation – one that will improve our campus and increase…
October 13, 2016
…and social movements can transform energy and protect the planet. UC San Diego researchers are working to radically re-invent the electric power grid, one of the central challenges to decarbonization. They’re exploring alternative fuels and battery storage for the entire transportation system. And they’re addressing the ever-increasing demand of providing…
July 2, 2019
For the third consecutive year, the University of California San Diego has been named by Times Higher Education the No. 1 college founded between 1945 and 1967.
January 23, 2020
Engineer Transforms Personal Experiences into ‘Bridges to Education’ for Underrepresented Students When he was 10 years old, Oscar Vazquez-Mena learned that his ancestors, the ancient Mayans, had once been a technologically advanced culture that excelled in mathematics, astronomy, art and architecture. Yet all around him in Chiapas, his home state…
October 12, 2017
…“Einstein of the Oceans” transformed how the world understands the sea Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego If you’ve ever checked a surf report to know how big the waves will be for a surfing session, you have Walter Munk to thank. And those calendars that predict high and low…
April 2, 2015
…schoolhouse, to help improve education. Network News: Relationships Are Vital to School Reform Alan Daly explores ecosystems. He also parses networks. But the former schoolteacher and school psychologist is neither a biologist nor a computer scientist. Daly is chair of education studies in the UC San Diego Division of Social…
November 10, 2022
Every November, UC San Diego joins hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide to celebrate International Education Week, an opportunity to champion the benefits of international education and exchange.
March 25, 2021
…learn how to continue transforming UC San Diego into a student-centered university for the success of Latinx/Chicanx students at the HSI Summit on March 11. The event focused on the theme of “Why? Why Now? What’s At Stake?” and featured a keynote address led by representatives from UC Davis and…
