Our University Leaders

ARCS sincerely thanks and acknowledges the four academic institutions for their commitment to our mission to advance science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical research in the United States.

 

"On behalf of the SDSU community, I want to thank the ARCS Foundation and its members for their partnership and ongoing support. As I join SDSU as its 9th permanent president, my priority is to graduate impressive global citizens, compassionate leaders, and ethical innovators who will solve the world's greatest challenges. We could not develop the engineers and researchers of the future without the partnership of the ARCS Foundation."

ADELA DE LA TORRE, PRESIDENT
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

"ARCS does an extraordinary job of funding and promoting science education in our community. By supporting the most talented and innovative students, ARCS helps San Diego lead the charge in inspiring the next generation of scientists who will advance knowledge and improve human health. Scripps Research is grateful for the ARCS Foundation's long-standing support of the scientific community in San Diego."

DR. PETER SCHULTZ, PRESIDENT
SCRIPPS RESEARCH

"ARCS Scholar Awards provide UC San Diego graduate and doctoral students with vital support for their research in the sciences, engineering and medical fields. We are most grateful to the ARCS Foundation for its  partnership in educating our future scientists, educators, innovators and leaders."

PRADEEP K. KHOSLA, CHANCELLOR
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO

"Generous philanthropic support from ARCS in the areas of science and technology fosters innovation and enhances the quality of life for so many individuals and communities. At USD, gifts from ARCS help to empower our most talented and deserving students to become changemakers as they confront humanity's most urgent challenges. We remain very grateful for the enthusiastic expression of confidence that each ARCS gift represents."

JAMES T. HARRIS III, PRESIDENT
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO