Structural Engineering

This year's SE Department Student Award of Excellence goes to Valerie Hope. Awarded in recognition of outstanding service, leadership, and academic excellence, this honor celebrates a student whose dedication has profoundly enriched university life at UC San Diego. Through her active involvement in three student organizations—including one focused on advancing campus diversity—she has fostered a more inclusive and welcoming environment within the Jacobs School community. With an exemplary GPA and a steadfast commitment to enhancing the student experience, she stands as a role model and a distinguished leader among her peers.