Once a year, campus and community are invited to explore the research and artistic practice of 25+ MFA and Ph.D. students. The 2026 Graduate Open Studios runs 2–6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Visual Arts Facility and SME Gallery. Meet five students students shaping this year's work.
Each summer between the first and second years of medical school, students at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine are encouraged to participate in a research project driven by their specific interests or experiences.
Researchers and clinicians from six leading medical centers and academic institutions have collaborated to develop a new artificial intelligence model of the male urinary tract that could make prostate cancer radiation therapy more precise and help reduce side effects, such as urinary complications.
Honoring UC San Diego’s commitment to advance student success, the annual Student Centeredness Awards recognized Tritons committed to building an inclusive environment through groundbreaking initiatives and programs.
A new UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute initiative to test AI-enabled simulations for professional development is bringing one of the institute’s earliest startup incubator residents back — this time as a collaborator.
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 23
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 23
CNN, February 21
CNN, February 21
The New York Times, February 19
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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.
A free opening celebration from 6–8 p.m. on Feb. 28 marks the opening of “Faith Ringgold: Full Circle – The Teachings and Her Legacy” at Mandeville Art Gallery. The exhibition traces Faith Ringgold’s life and career and will be on view through May 1.
Bringing vibrant cultural and educational opportunities to campus requires extensive planning and also careful coordination to keep the community safe. To address this unique challenge, a special events and community programs position has been created within UC San Diego Police Department.
In her own words, UC San Diego’s Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education Pamela Frugé ’87 shares how her experience at UC San Diego became the foundation for a lifelong commitment to higher education and where she finds meaning and connection.
“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. ”
“LLMs learned about the world through processes unlike human learning, and we lack a detailed account of how their abilities emerged. This gap in understanding grows more important as the systems grow more capable.”
“It's been a delight to watch them care for and protect their chick under our team’s watchful eyes. ”
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