La Jolla resident and businessman Brian C. Malk and his wife, Nancy, have pledged a philanthropic gift to support the expansion of UC San Diego’s Department of Economics. Slated for completion in 2026, Malk Hall will house the Department of Economics, a part of the School of Social Sciences. Read More»
The UC San Diego School of Medicine solidified its status as a national leader in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, as reported by the 2023 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings. In total, the medical school received more than $460 million in NIH grants in 2023, positioning it No. 5 among public institutions and No. 13 overall. Read More»
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), a class of drug that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes, have fallen out of use among physicians due to side effects like weight gain. Now, researchers at the School of Medicine are exploring how to isolate the positive effects of TZDs, which could help yield new treatments that don’t come with the old side effects. Read More»
The UC San Diego Labor Center has appointed Satomi Rash-Zeigler as its first executive director. Rash-Zeigler will set the vision for the recently launched center and lead its strategic growth by fostering collaborations between faculty, students, workers and community organizations. The center is one of nine such hubs of labor research, scholarship and policy work across UC campuses. Read More»
On April 17, two online events addressing Islamophobia and Antisemitism will be presented as part of the “Tritons Belong: Understanding and Compassion in Challenging Times” initiative. “Islamophobia—Addressing the Current Moment” will be facilitated by Maha Elgenaidi, founder & executive director of the Islamic Networks Group; “Antisemitism—Addressing the Current Moment” will be facilitated by Robert Hicks, assistant regional director of the Anti-Defamation League San Diego. The series of events are designed to increase understanding of the current crisis and compassion within the Triton community. Read More»
All UC San Diego undergraduates are invited to attend the inaugural Student Leadership Conference on April 21. Hosted at the Price Center, the free event will feature a day full of engaging workshops, reflective activities and connection building. All attendees will receive a T-shirt, professional headshots and the chance to win several giveaways. Registration closes on April 14. Read More»
