Sharing Common Bonds

Chancellor Khosla initiated a video conference via Skype with UC San Diego alumni to discuss a common bond—beginning an exciting stage in their careers. Read More »

Prepping for a Successful Student Experience

The former engineering dean offered advice to freshmen during a team building tomato drop as part of the Jacobs School of Engineering Summer PrEP Program. Read More »

Changing the World through Renewable Energy

The Sapphire Energy offices in La Jolla were included on the Chancellor’s tour. Founded by UC San Diego faculty, the company’s mission is to change the world by developing a domestic, renewable source of energy. Read More »

Finding Cures for Devastating Diseases

Khosla enjoyed a program featuring director Larry Goldstein at the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, formed to catalyze collaboration between campus scientists and research partners. Read More »

Chancellor Khosla’s First Day in Photos

UC San Diego's eighth chancellor, Pradeep Khosla, arrived on campus August 1 for his first official day as chancellor. Some of his first day activities included a Skype conversation with UC San Diego alumni, engaging with students at the Jacobs School of Engineering Summer Pre-Engineering Program during their "tomato drop" challenge, and a tour of Sapphire Energy. Watch the Slideshow »

Nikhil Joshi @staticpapercut8: Excited to see where new @UCSanDiego chancellor Pradeep Khosla takes the school in the next few years. #ucsdkhosla

Scripps Oceanography @Scripps_Ocean: Sending a warm welcome from the beach to new @UCSanDiego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla on his first day! #ucsdkhosla

UCSD Engineering @UCSDJacobs: Terrance Mayes welcomes our new chancellor to the Jacobs School's Summer PrEP program for incoming freshman. pic.twitter.com/q2kWsRik

Carrie Johnson

The 2012 Olympic Games in London will represent the third time Carrie Johnson has competed in kayak at the Olympics. Johnson, who received a degree in biochemistry from UC San Diego in 2009, will compete in the women’s 500 meter beginning Aug. 7 and the women’s 200 meter beginning Aug. 10. Johnson won the women’s K-1 500 meters at the U.S. kayak trials in Oklahoma City in April.

Christine Sonali Merrill

Former UC San Diego track star Christine Sonali Merrill will compete in the 400-meter hurdles beginning Aug. 5. Sri Lanka chose her as its wild-card entrant. While a senior at UC San Diego in 2010, she set school records in both the 400 hurdles and 400-meter dash. As a junior, she won the NCAA Division II title in the high hurdles after posting a first-place time of 58.59.

Chancellor Khosla to Welcome Staff at Annual Picnic

Staff attending the UC San Diego All Staff Picnic will get a chance to meet UC San Diego’s new chancellor, Pradeep Khosla. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17 in Town Square. Chancellor Khosla will hand out ice cream to staff after making welcome remarks during the program. Come shake his hand and welcome him to campus. Online registration for a complimentary lunch will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 3. Read More »