Expand Your Horizons May 29, 2021Jihee YoonAcademia isn’t the only answer to a career path after PhD, though it may be the most typical one that... Career
This Date in UCSF History: Campus Group Organizes for Civil Rights Protection May 27, 2021Synapse[Originally published on May 27, 1966.] The Committee for Independent Political Action, a recognized on-campus political organization, has announced plans... Social Justice
Get Grounded in the Great Outdoors May 21, 2021Victoria TurnerWhile 2021 may seem in some ways like a slow-motion repeat of 2020, nature and the outdoors may help anchor...
Building a Dream Team May 21, 2021Emily Vivian Huang[This is the final part of a three-part series on the California Rescue Dog Association.] A dog is only half...
This Date in UCSF History: Crisis Pregnancy Centers Push Anti-Choice Ideals May 21, 2021Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on May 25, 2006.] A young woman meaning to visit a Planned Parenthood clinic unwittingly entered... Health
This Date in UCSF History: Stop Glorifying the Police May 15, 2021Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on May 20, 1992.] In the violent aftermath of the acquittal of the officers who beat... Social Justice
The Right Dog for the Job May 15, 2021Emily Vivian Huang[This is part two of our three-part series on CARDA, the California Rescue Dog Association.] Training a dog for search... Etc.
K9 Heroes May 10, 2021Emily Vivian HuangThis week, we introduce a three-part series on CARDA, the California Rescue Dog Association. The metal roof had certainly seen... Etc.
The Latrines May 10, 2021Victoria TurnerIn 2019, I was camping in Death Valley and had the chance to explore the nearby base of Mount Whitney.We... Social Justice
How to Hustle in Science Journalism May 3, 2021Victoria TurnerJihee YoonScience journalism has flooded our newsfeeds over the past year with daily stories about COVID-19. This urgent need for news... Career
Mussel Hunters May 1, 2021Victoria TurnerOn a sunny weekend in February, my friend met me and opened a backpack to reveal a small measuring device... Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: Single Payer Q&A May 1, 2021SynapseOriginally published in Synapse on May 6, 1999. Medical student David Schab answers some of the most commonly raised questions... Health
Unlimited Chances to Win $2000 in Prizes April 27, 2021SynapseThe Synapse Storytelling Contest returns with new rules for talented writers and photographers enrolled at UCSF. Now students can submit...
Conservatory of Flowers April 26, 2021Punam PatelA spontaneous nighttime stroll through Golden Gate Park, led me to seeing the Conservatory of Flowers for the first time.Beautifully... Arts & Culture
Last Lecture Inspires Students in Turbulent Times April 26, 2021Wynton SimsIt was a command performance that did not disappoint. Students across all UCSF schools chose Dr. Peter Chin-Hong to give... Career