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2023 Revelle Medal Recipients Announced

October 17, 2023

UC San Diego honors four remarkable individuals as recipients of the 2023 Revelle Medal, which recognizes retired or emeriti faculty members for sustained, distinguished and extraordinary service to the university.

A Colorful Celebration of Life: Campus Honors Día de los Muertos

November 7, 2024

UC San Diego marked Día de los Muertos with a vibrant celebration at the heart of campus, transforming the steps in front of Price Center into a joyful space of remembrance and reflection.

Irwin Jacobs, Founding Muir College Faculty Member and Qualcomm Co-founder, Shares Stories of Succes

November 30, 2017

…of research development and education are all working together so well; it was something I had hoped for when I first came here,” added the professor turned entrepreneur.. Jacobs was joined on the stage by Professor Emeritus Stuart Brody, a faculty member in the Division of Biological Sciences for 50…

Wertheim Family Foundation Pledges $25 Million Lead Gift to UC San Diego’s Public Health Initiative

October 18, 2018

…of public health research, education and advances that will promote healthier populations on a local, national and global scale because of the university’s increased focus on public health. Dr. Wertheim, the inventor of UV-blocking eyeglass tints, is the founder and CEO of Brain Power Incorporated (BPI), the world’s largest manufacturer…

J. Yang Scholarship Program to be established at UC San Diego with $1.5M gift

September 27, 2019

The University of California San Diego will receive a $1.5 million grant over five years from the J. Yang & Family Foundation to fund a broad initiative that will engage departments, divisions and schools across the university.

How Do We Teach Science? UC San Diego Launches STEM Education Research Program

October 12, 2023

UC San Diego has launched one of the only programs aimed at training students in the emerging field of STEM research education. The new program gives undergraduate students coveted research experience while also asking them to think critically about how science is taught and to whom.

Local Philanthropists Daniel and Phyllis Epstein Give $1 Million to UC San Diego

November 29, 2018

…Diego thanks to the transformational impact of philanthropy,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “Friends like Daniel and Phyllis Epstein are helping to pave the way with their generous gifts, as well as with their time serving on our Foundation Board and Campaign Cabinet.” The Epsteins helped to…

Nov. 12 Founders Symposium Features TED-style Talks

October 29, 2015

…and disseminate solutions that transform lives. This year’s Symposium speakers exemplify UC San Diego’s impact as a public research university with TED-style talks that share how storytelling and multimedia narratives can amplify community voices; explore the prospects for a world free from hunger; and discuss ethics to guide society’s response…

The Class of 2023: Resilient and Ready for the World

May 23, 2023

UC San Diego’s Class of 2023 are diverse, perseverant and passionate about making a difference. They have reached for the stars and left the UC San Diego community better than they found it. Read more about some of our stunning graduates here.

UC San Diego Names Erik T. Mitchell New Audrey Geisel University Librarian

February 27, 2018

Erik T. Mitchell, Ph.D. has been appointed university librarian at the University of California San Diego effective April 16, 2018. Mitchell currently serves as associate university librarian of Digital Initiatives and Collaborative Services and associate chief information officer at UC Berkeley.

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