Urey Hall Chemists Reveal History of Two Mysterious Space Rocks

Two unusual space rocks that survived their fiery falls through Earth’s atmosphere have ended up in the Urey Hall chemistry laboratory of Mark Thiemens, whose group identified one as a new class of Martian meteorite that likely originated from the Red Planet’s crust. Read More »

‘Alternative Accounts’

Plains Indian ledger art exhibition shares Native vision of American history

The 19th century was a devastating time on the Great Plains. Massive herds of buffalo, which had once roamed the grasslands in the millions, were slaughtered nearly to extinction, destroying the livelihood of Native peoples. The “Indian Wars” took Native lives directly. Survivors were forced by the U.S. government onto reservations. Read More »

Fall Athletics in Review

Senior Jessica Wi is hugged by teammates after her goal at 103:17 of double overtime pushed UC San Diego past Seattle Pacific, 2-1, in an NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship Second Round match at Triton Soccer Stadium. The UC San Diego women’s soccer team won its eighth CCAA championship in 13 years and finished second at the NCAA championships in Georgia. View Slideshow »

Villa Musica Brings Together UC San Diego Faculty, Alumna, Preuss School UCSD

Alumna Fiona Chatwin got the idea for creating a comprehensive community music center while a graduate student at UC San Diego. Today, Villa Musica provides quality, accessible music education for people of all ages and backgrounds in San Diego. Read More »