School of Arts and Humanities Moments Newsletter
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| I am continually inspired by our academic community. Our students, faculty, staff and alumni bring together curiosity, creativity and conviction in service of the common good. Their contributions continue to shape UC San Diego and communities far beyond our campus.
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Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Nancy Cartwright has been named the 2026 Frontiers of Knowledge Awardee in Humanities for her contributions to the philosophy of science and her influential work on evidence-based policy.
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Theatre and Dance student James Selby is pursuing his dream of becoming a dancer at age 41. His piece, "It’s Time to Shine," will be part of the inaugural Day of Dance on June 6, featuring dance student performances and a hip-hop battle.
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The Department of Visual Arts’ MFA program rose two spots in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 ranking of Best Graduate Schools, ranking No. 8 overall and No. 4 among public institutions nationwide in the fine arts category.
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Department of History Events Coordinator Sarab Aziz shares how co-founding the Arab American Faculty and Staff Association in 2023 has helped connect people on campus who have similar histories and experiences.
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Department of Literature Ph.D. candidate Manuel Carrión-Lira has been inducted into the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a national network of scholars who serve as model leaders for service and advocacy.
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| Department of Music Professor Lei Liang and Scripps Institution of Oceanography Scientist Joshua Jones have collaborated on a new project, “The Inaudible Ocean,” which casts a sonic searchlight into some of the most remote places on the planet.
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WORKSHOP: NAVIGATING FUNDING & GRANTS |
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| This workshop, designed for recent faculty, will guide participants through the grant proposal process, introduce campus resources and support, and highlight key funding opportunities in the field.
May 29 | 1-3:30 PM | Dean's Office Conference Room
Join the free workshop.
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Visual Arts student Chloe Twu was named one of UC San Diego’s Triton Student Employees of the Year, earning the Professional Development Award for outstanding career and leadership growth.
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| For the third consecutive year, Visual Arts student Jessica Zhu has garnered the grand prize at the Adam D. Kamil Media Awards, an annual film competition that recognizes undergraduate student filmmakers.
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Philosophy student Xinhui Ye received the 2026 Eric Paul Allison Memorial Prize Fellowship, honoring an outstanding senior who exemplifies integrity, academic excellence and a commitment to learning.
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The 2026 Institute for Practical Ethics Keynote will feature co-director John Evans in conversation with Stanford University’s Sergiu P. Pasca on the ethical implications of cultivating lab-grown clusters of human brain cells.
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| Louisiana State University’s Gundela Hachmann will speak on the human ability to create something new, anchored by ideas from authors Hannah Arendt and Christa Wolf. The virtual event is hosted by the Institute of Arts and Humanities.
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La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents “Echoes of the Divine: A Season Finale of Reflection & Light.” The concert will feature the world premiere of Department of Music graduate student Akari Komura’s piece “outgrowth.”
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| Join us in celebrating School of Arts and Humanities graduates at All Campus Commencement. The event will feature a keynote talk by UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell, whose contributions to immunology garnered a Nobel Prize.
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Congratulations to History alumnus David Marchick on being selected as the interim president of American University.
Marchick is also a 2026 Illustrious Alumni Awards honoree, recognized for leading with curiosity, prioritizing the common good and reflecting the best of the Triton community.
Read more about Marchick.
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