February 15, 2018
…to create a positive giving experience that represented the UC San Diego mission, the causes it advances and the focused fundraising priorities. The site was also designed to clearly communicate context and value for target donor audiences. Alumni UC San Diego relies on the advocacy and friendship of its more…
November 5, 2020
…said Capozzi. “Our housing gives guests like Debbie a place to sleep or rest, a kitchen, which we call ‘the heart of the house,’ to prepare meals, a spot to do laundry and time to process all the emotions that come with having a family member in the hospital.” The…
October 29, 2020
…mental disorder in a given year, according to the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine report. With the COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on the mental health of young people, UC San Diego’s collaboration with UnitedHealth Group is well-timed and relevant. “Grants, such as that from UnitedHealth Group, help…
May 16, 2013
…background, can be successful given the opportunity. “Jim is genuine, compassionate, and most of all, committed to equity in STEM. That is why our students love him,” said Michelle Ferrez, director of the IDEA student center and Sana Meghani, assistant coordinator of student life at the IDEA Student Center at…
October 31, 2013
…partially funded with private philanthropic gifts from community leaders, including Rita and Dick Atkinson, Betty and Dr. J. Robert Beyster, Arthur Brody, Jan Tuttleman and Tony Thornley. At the Heart of the Rady School It is the combined involvement of students, alumni, faculty and school supporters that has molded the…
April 4, 2019
…program for donors who give an annual leadership gift of $2,500 or more to the university. Comprised of a diverse team of community champions—including alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends—the philanthropic group partners with Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla to help broaden access to higher education and cultivating student success. To…
April 26, 2018
…in Utah, and emphasizes philanthropy focused on improving health and educational access. Its gift supporting the CBD study was given in partnership with and based on recommendations from the Wholistic Research and Education Foundation, located in La Jolla, Calif. “We are thrilled to partner with the renowned scientists and researchers…
June 4, 2020
…co-funded by the National Philanthropic Trust, interdisciplinary teams of students work closely with outside sponsors to develop rapid prototypes and innovative solutions to ocean-related challenges (think: ocean pollution, illegal fishing, real-time monitoring). Students are challenged to develop feasible solutions that are not only scientifically or technically possible but also have…
July 30, 2020
…for never, ever, ever, give up.” “Being honored based on a person like Sunn, by your peers and neighbors, is incredible. I feel very grateful for it,” said Hood. “I hope what we did—facing down the FDA with a small group in the company and doing everything we can to…
September 17, 2020
…good at working together given our track record of collaboration.” The new funding allows the UC San Diego labs to rapidly expand their teams focusing on LRRK2 research. Initial phases of this research were funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in an effort spearheaded by UC…
