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Urban Studies and Planning is at the forefront of building communities, including right here on campus. Our Industry Engagement Program provides students with mentorship and a broad professional network to support a successful career launch.

Continuing a tradition of excellence, the department launched the first of its kind Real Estate and Development program to meet a need for the next generation of real estate innovators to understand the complex intersections encompassed within community development. The response to the program has been overwhelmingly positive with its focus on experiential learning. 

Make a gift to support the Real Estate Development Fund today!

“The USP department has been crucial in my success as a professional. As a first-generation American and college student, it was difficult managing my university experience and professional growth, but the department gave me the resources and personalized support to succeed above and beyond all I ever thought possible. I am now graduating debt free with a B.S. in Real Estate Development and Minor in Urban Planning working with Community HousingWorks as their Housing and Real Estate Project Coordinator.”

— Jazmin Vasquez

Where the sciences, arts and humanities join to educate and inspire multidisciplinary scholars.

“The earth is full of wonders. We may not be able to imagine these until we see them, but by careful observation and clear-headed reasoning, it should be possible for us to understand them.” — Roger Revelle

Revelle is a college of Renaissance scholars distinguished by a rigorous and expansive general education, a rich set of experiential learning opportunities and a welcoming and supportive community. For some, that means joining student government or becoming a peer advisor. For others, it means producing inspired work for Revellations and Revelle Creative.

Your generosity today empowers these scholars to challenge themselves to cultivate multifaceted knowledge and seek out novel experiences. The Revelle College Innovation Fund supports student-centered activities, like the Revelle Honors program and participation in global seminars, that complement their coursework.

Make your gift today to revolutionize what possibility means for Revelle scholars!

Supporting the Friends of the Collections fund is a compelling way to contribute to the advancement of oceanographic research and education, as it backs one of the largest and most complete university-based oceanographic collections in the world.

This collection, comprising millions of biological and geological marine specimens, serves as a vital resource for researchers and students globally, offering insights into the ocean's history and the story of life on Earth. The specimens in the collection are irreplaceable, as they provide a record of the ocean's state at specific points in time over the past century, helping to answer questions about our planet's future.

Donations to the Friends of the Collections fund will help maintain and enhance the collection, ensuring its continuation as a premier resource for research and education.

Specifically, the funds will be used to acquire necessary equipment, materials for preserving specimens such as jars, lids, tubes and chemicals, and more durable equipment to support the collection's growth and upkeep. Additionally, the fund will cover personnel expenses, including the hiring of students and travel costs, which are essential for the collection's management and the advancement of research.

By supporting the Friends of the Collections fund today, you will be contributing to the preservation of a unique and valuable library of the ocean's history, which benefits not only the scientific community but also the public. Your donation will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the ocean and its role in the Earth's ecosystem, ultimately helping to address pressing environmental challenges and ensure a sustainable future.

As the collections continue to grow and evolve, your support is instrumental in unlocking new discoveries and inspiring future generations of researchers and scientists.

Make a gift to the Collections group and be a part of this vital effort to help safeguard the ocean's history for years to come!

STARTneuro at UC San Diego trains, mentors and funds transfer students as they begin pursuing an undergraduate degree in a neuroscience-related field. This critical program provides support for new Tritons entering a world-renowned research institution to ensure they have the skills, mentorship and experience to start a career trajectory in neuroscience.

"STARTneuro is the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I love what I am doing, and I wouldn’t be where I am now if not for this program.”

— Manuel Vasconcelos ’26, STARTneuro participant

Recognizing the benefits of STARTneuro for our transfer students, an anonymous alum has generously donated a $30,000 matching gift to maximize impact to enable as many students as possible to take part in this worthwhile program.

Make a gift today and maximize your impact!

The UC San Diego Sailing Team is a proud community of student-athletes committed to excellence on the water and in the classroom. We are competitive sailors, active volunteers and dedicated scholars who represent UC San Diego in regional and national competitions. Our love of sailing takes us all around the US, from Chicago to Hawaii!

Every year, we take in a diverse group of sailors, seasoned and inexperienced, and train them to compete at the collegiate level.

The Sanford Stem Cell Institute is a global hub for stem cell science and innovation in space, advancing stem cell research through collaborative, multi-disciplinary interactions using state-of-the art core research facilities for stem cell translational medicine and an extensive Alpha Stem Cell Clinic Network across the state of California to conduct clinical trials of promising new regenerative medicine.

Your support will help us catalyze critical research discoveries and to develop and deliver novel treatments to patients, including therapies for cancers, as well as cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and infectious diseases.

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UC San Diego School of Medicine is advancing medicine through exceptional training, world-class research and compassionate patient care. As San Diego region’s only academic medical center, led by Dean Barbara Jung, we are dedicated to innovative thinking, supporting people and working together to elevate the School of Medicine to even greater heights.

Whether empowering medical students to become healthcare leaders, trainees to give back to their communities, faculty to be mentors or researchers to explore pathways to discover a cure, your support allows for UC San Diego School of Medicine to prepare for a better future.

Make a gift to UC San Diego School of Medicine today to ensure we have resources to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, educate future healthcare providers and cultivate a dynamic, diverse and collaborative environment where students, trainees, faculty and health care professionals converge to advance the frontiers of medicine for San Diego, our nation and our world.

Join together this Giving Day and show your support and commitment to the excellence of the School of Medicine!

“I chose UC San Diego School of Medicine because not only does it have robust research and clinical opportunities, it also is the place that will shape me into the best possible physician I can be. I not only sense the overwhelming commitment to the communities we come from, I am consciously reminded of it and challenged to make a bigger effort to advocate for the people who need us the most.” 

— Kathleen G., MD ’26

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We all know how tough it can be to get started — whether it’s landing a spot in a lab, finding a community or just figuring out how to navigate college. That’s why paying it forward matters.

The School of Physical Sciences Excellence Fund is a flexible financial resource that enables Dean Hrycyna to respond quickly to needs and opportunities that may not fit within a predefined budget. The fund’s importance lies in its adaptability and support for various strategic initiatives. 

Every student deserves the chance to thrive, and your gift is the spark that drives their success. Through your support, you will impact game-changing programs like The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research in Science (SPURS) which gives students a paid, hands-on research experience, and The Transfer Research Experience (T-REx) which helps transfer students get into labs before their first class even begins — so they don’t feel like they’re already behind before they even get started.

It also strengthens student organizations, where students build connections, learn from mentors and gain the confidence to present their work. These communities remind them they’re not alone, helping them push through challenges and thrive. And just as importantly, it helps fund scholarships, ensuring financial barriers don’t stop talented students from succeeding.

For many, these opportunities make all the difference.  Now, you have the chance to make that possible for someone else. No matter the size, every gift helps create opportunities, open doors and shape the future of science. Let’s lift each other up and keep the cycle going!

Your gift is the catalyst — launching careers, sparking discoveries and empowering students to make the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Your gift to the Seventh College Scholarship Fund today directly supports Seventh College students who apply for funding to attend conferences, study abroad and conduct research through opportunities like the Triton Research and Experiential Learning Scholars (TRELS) program.

Make an impact today — your generosity creates opportunities that change lives!

“Participating in TRELS opened a door of possibilities for me and allowed me to unlock the potential I didn't know I had.” — Allison Dominguez Fernandez

“Studying abroad in Ireland and the UK was an incredible experience that broadened my horizons, pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, and introduced me to new cultures.” — Ethan O’Keefe

“As a first-generation, low-income student, opportunities to attend conferences and present my research have empowered me to see myself as a researcher and someone capable of producing knowledge.” — Veronica Liu

“I am grateful for the opportunity that Seventh college has given me to pursue my career path in developmental psychology, which I would not have been able to do without receiving the TRELS award.” — Zara Fearns

“Deciding to study abroad during the summer of 2023 was one of the best things I could have done for myself. Traveling to Ecuador provided me with a vast range of experiences, each one encouraging me to brave the unknown and grow from it.” — Ashley Hernandez

“Going to the Entomological Society of America conference allowed me to present my work on honey bees for the first time.” —Emily Lippman

UC San Diego fosters curiosity and empowers students to live and learn without limits. Sixth College exemplifies these goals and cultivates fearless and adventurous scholars.

The Sixth College Innovation Fund supports projects at the intersection of culture, art and technology (CAT) that complement students coursework and open doors to new and exciting directions.

Your generosity today allows students to tackle current and future issues and to participate in CAT Conversations, student government and collaborative art projects. It is an investment into the audacity that builds a generation ready to tackle issues in innovative new ways.

Make your gift today to revolutionize what possibility means for today’s Sixers!

Excellence lives in the DNA of Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences — within its students, faculty, staff and more than 1,000 alumni.

The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides Dean Brookie Best with flexible funding to support the top priorities of the school each year. Help sustain our tradition of excellence, support the Dean’s Fund today!

The UC San Diego Ski and Snowboard team is a competitive team that competes in the USCSA Southwest Collegiate Conference. While there is no snow in San Diego, our dedicated student-athletes make the drive to Big Bear and Mammoth Mountain to hone in on our craft.

We compete in both racing and park competitions and have been building momentum towards more podium finishes. From GS, Slalom, Rail jam, Slopestyle and Skier/Boarder Cross — we do it all! We study by the sea and live to ski (or board).