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Featured in: U.S. News & World ReportNew Faculty Reshape Meaning of Inclusive Research, Teaching and Service
Over the past three years, 20 faculty members have been hired at UC San Diego through the University of California Advancing Faculty Diversity Program. The new professors are advancing equity by centering the perspectives, lived experiences and voices of communities of color in their work.
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Invent the future of care through the education and research opportunities offered through UC San Diego’s School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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UC San Diego Delegation Advocates for Science-Driven Solutions at UN Climate Conference
UC San Diego climate scientists, public health researchers and policy experts will advocate for research-based solutions to address climate change and advance diplomatic actions that tackle complex environmental issues.
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Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, or graduate student, the UC system has one of the most generous and progressive financial aid programs in the nation. College is within your reach.
Our Thriving Student Life
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