State of the University 2013 Transcript
A transcript of Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann's State of the University address on Sept. 24, 2013.
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Michael Moritz, Harriet Heyman Form UC's Largest Endowed Program for PhD Students
Sequoia Capital Chairman Sir Michael Moritz and his wife, Harriet Heyman, in collaboration with UCSF, have kicked off a new endowment with a $60 million contribution to ensure the future of PhD education programs in the basic sciences.
UCSF's Incoming Class 2013: By the Numbers
UCSF is welcoming more than 800 new students this fall in its schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy, as well as its Graduate Division. Here are some interesting facts about this diverse incoming class.
International Surgeons Boost Trauma Skills at UCSF Summit
UCSF's fifth annual trauma summit, held at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, drew dozens of surgeons from developing countries who came to learn cutting-edge techniques.
UCSF2025 Challenges Community to Map the University's Future
UCSF is not ordinarily a place for fun and games, but that’s exactly what campus leaders are hoping will happen for 36 hours on Wednesday and Thursday.
Summer Programs Give High School Students a Firsthand Learning Experience
UCSF offers a number of summer learning opportunities that expose high school students to careers in science and medicine and matches them with mentors who can help them prepare for college.
University Takes Bold Step into the Future with UCSF2025
For 36 hours on September 11 and 12, members of the UCSF community will have an opportunity to share their bold ideas to map the future of the University by participating in a novel online game.
UCSF Creates Online Master of Science Degree
UCSF will launch an innovative online Master of Science Degree Program in Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership created especially for working health professionals who want to focus on developing management and leadership expertise.
UCSF Appoints Elizabeth Watkins as Vice Chancellor of Student Academic Affairs
Elizabeth Watkins, PhD, dean of the UCSF's Graduate Division, has been named to oversee all student and graduate affairs and lead major educational initiatives for the University.
UC San Francisco to Pilot 'Mission in a Minute' Video Series
UCSF is piloting a video series designed to inspire and inform the campus community about the great work that scientists and scholars do every day that is part of the University's advancing health worldwide mission.
School of Dentistry Announces Two New Faculty Appointments
Ophir Klein, MD, PhD, and Peter Sargent, PhD, were recently named to two new leadership positions in the UCSF School of Dentistry.
School of Pharmacy Caps Academic Year with New Dean, Stellar Class of 2013
The nation's premier pharmacy school capped its academic year by welcoming a new dean and celebrating a stellar class of graduates at its commencement ceremony on May 24.
School of Nursing Sends Off New Crop of Graduates
The School of Nursing honored its latest crop of nearly 200 graduates who received their master's and doctoral degrees at a June 14 commencement ceremony.
High School Interns Explore Careers in Science with UCSF Summer Program
Seventeen-year-old Gabby Flores had never met a scientist before, yet she will be surrounded by scientists this summer as she conducts cutting-edge biomedical research as part of the UCSF Science & Health Education Partnership’s High School Intern Program.
