News

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 11:25

Race Talks: A “Brave Space” for Students

By Nicole Croom

Given UCSF’s rich history of activism, it’s no wonder that the students who choose to enroll at the university are strong proponents of social justice.

Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 14:33

Students Demand More Say in Tuition Increase

By Matthew Crimp

A recent proposed tuition increase for UCSF’s professional schools has incited pushback from many student organizations, sparking conversation about the role of student input in financial matters and whether the competitiveness of UCSF’s programs

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 09:23

Are UCSF Students Going Hungry?

By Matthew Crimp
With the constant rise in the Bay Area’s cost of living (reported previously) and the demand for the new FSFS program, one thing remains clear: the financial instability of students isn’t going anywhere.
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 08:20

UCSF School of Dentistry Reaches Out to a New Patient Population

By Anna Nonaka
Going to the dentist can be extremely inconvenient, and it seems like their office hours always overlap with our work and education. Not to worry students and tireless workers! The UCSF School of Dentistry is working to provide more accessible clinic hours to you in their new UCSF Evening Dental Clinic.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 14:37

Dr. Dan Lowenstein on diversity, research, and the evolution of UCSF: An interview with UCSF’s New Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (EVCP)

By Lauren Shields

Synapse: You’ve held a lot of positions here at UCSF from trainee to leadership. How has UCSF impacted you as you’ve moved through this range of positions?

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 13:34

Opening of new medical center at Mission Bay

By Lauren Shields

As advertised on the building during construction, the new Medical Center at Mission Bay achieved a timely opening on February 1, after more than 10 years of planning and construction.

Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 08:57

Students, faculty and staff convene for worker rights at HPSR panel

By William Zhang

On Feb. 25, more than 100 UCSF students, faculty and staff attended the “Impec Workers Panel: Voices from the Invisible Backbone of Healthcare,” hosted by the Health Professionals for Social Responsibility. 

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Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 08:37

UCSF announces new restrictions in alcohol policy

By Bryne Ulmschneider

The casual consumption of alcoholic beverages at a student event will no longer be quite so casual.

Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 08:35

Proposed rent increases spark uproar over housing policies

By Bryne Ulmschneider

An announcement from campus Housing Services that it would increase rental rates by one-third for long-term residents had some ready to protest last week before school administrators ultimately vetoed the recommendation.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 16:01

Scene of solidarity: UCSF community holds vigil to remember slain Muslim students

By Synapse

Still reeling from the civil rights demonstrations that took place in December, the nation’s college campuses again rallied recently at vigils for three Muslim students murdered last week in Chapel Hill, N.C., allegedly over a parking dispute.