March 1, 2018
First-Generation Faculty Share Stories of Overcoming Setbacks to Pursue their Passions Being the first in your family to go to college comes with unique opportunities and challenges. At a recent panel discussion, current first-generation students had the opportunity to hear from faculty members who were once in their shoes. More…
June 14, 2018
…any light or noise generated excruciating pain. “I went to the Warren College Dean of Student Affairs Dean Khalfani still not knowing what was wrong with me and fearing my academic career was over,” said Morris. “He was incredible and helped me with my course schedule.” On the way home…
March 26, 2020
…a marriage and family therapist with UC San Diego Health, who guides viewers through a short breathing exercise that has been scientifically proven to reduce stress. Also, UC San Diego’s Center for Mindfulness and the T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion have joined forces with the Compassion Institute…
September 3, 2020
…of our bodies, we generate energy that allows us to function effectively and achieve goals. Q. What are some of the most common emotions people are feeling about the pandemic? A. We are in the midst of extraordinary times, and our emotions reflect this—from anxiety and grief to frustration and…
April 29, 2021
…the same with a therapist? Schedule 30 minutes to say hello to an FSAP counselor, and if at some point you need to think through something, you already have a contact.” Counseling through FSAP is both confidential and no-cost to employees. Appointments are not recorded in human resource files, and…
June 8, 2020
A virtual celebration will be held on June 18 to honor the accomplishments of 106 graduating seniors from The Preuss School UC San Diego, a charter middle and high school for low-income, first generation scholars.
June 11, 2021
Among 108 seniors at The Preuss School UC San Diego, 96% were accepted to at least one four-year college or university, while a record 52 were accepted to UC San Diego. The entire cohort will be the first in their family to graduate from college.
June 7, 2022
The Preuss School UC San Diego’s Class of 2022 will be honored at an in-person ceremony on June 16. Among the 116 graduates, 96% were admitted to a four-year university and all will be the first in their family to graduate from college.
April 13, 2023
Associate Professor of Communication Angela Booker has been named inaugural provost of Eighth College. The campus’s newest college will be located in the Theater District Living and Learning Neighborhood and will welcome an inaugural cohort of 600 students in Fall 2023.
May 9, 2023
Thanks to a recent expansion in staffing, UC San Diego’s Faculty Staff Assistance Program looks to help a broader and more diverse campus community gain access to licensed, professional counselors at no-cost, and also to train a new generation of counselors for employee assistance programs.
