Fueling the Economy
By advancing groundbreaking discoveries, graduate students help faculty secure hundreds of millions in research dollars for the university, and the region. More than 150 UC San Diego spinoff companies—many launched by alumni—annually generate $20 billion in economic impact for San Diego County. They also add to our skilled workforce, joining local companies and research institutions.
"We are trying to transform the economy, yet people are not focused enough on education. Student support is the most important gift you can give. The gift of education is one you can't take away.”
– Donor and Community Leader Pauline Foster
