News

Monday, December 14, 2015 - 14:08

Tackling UCSF's Housing and Transportation Crisis

By Aaron Dolor

Housing and transportation are two of the biggest issues facing students. Many could not imagine that finding affordable places to live and ways to get around would be such a large part of being at UCSF and in San Francisco.

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - 09:59

Survivors Recount Stories of Violence

By Matthew Crimp

Perhaps the most powerful and moving part of the 15th annual Interpersonal Violence Conference, held November 14, came at the close of the day with the Survivors Panel.

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.