UC San Diego's new Glass Center, a dynamic space dedicated to advancing glass art, interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning, is now open.
Scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Centro para la Biodiversidad Marina y la Conservación in Mexico have developed a tool that identifies mangrove patches facing the greatest risk of degradation.
New research from UC San Diego and collaborators reveals hidden insights into the brain development process, showing that certain cells choose their eventual identity much sooner than expected.
After seeing her husband Alan “Al” Tarkington fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for five years, Stephanie Tarkington made it her goal to help other patients and families who are navigating the devastating disease. She has given $2 million to support ALS research at UC San Diego.
University of California San Diego School of Medicine has once again been recognized among the top medical schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Grad Schools issue.
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Take a deeper look into the remarkable stories of our changemakers and community-builders, our cutting-edge research, and the global influence of UC San Diego.
From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.
With UC San Diego’s Out and Proud Series on the horizon, the director of UC San Diego’s LGBT Resource Center, Maribel Gomez, shares how she has fostered a culture of community, respect and care over her 13-year career.
This National Student Employment Week (April 12–18), we recognize the impact student employees make at campuses nationwide. At UC San Diego Library, student employment offers more than a paycheck — it’s a powerful learning experience where students build transferable skills that shape their future.
Sarab Aziz, UC San Diego Department of History Events Coordinator and co-chair of UC San Diego's Arab American Heritage Month, shares in her own words the power of building community and how, by just being yourself, you can be an educator.
“This is difficult mathematical and computation-focused work, with a potentially huge impact – pun intended.”
“Until recently, wildfire smoke was considered rare for the general population, but in California wildfire smoke is now a chronic problem.”
“If millions of people can unite in the shared joy of dancing to the same beat, that alone speaks volumes about the cultural significance of this moment. ”
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