Curebound Cancer Challenge Returns to Campus Aug. 1
July 7, 2026
The Curebound Cancer Challenge will return to UC San Diego on Aug. 1, raising critical funds for cancer research in San Diego.
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Eject! Bacteria Discovered with the Ability to Jettison Cells as a Survival Mechanism
July 7, 2026
Researchers have observed a cell ejection phenomenon in communities of bacteria (biofilms), similar to how jellyfish eject stingers. Biofilms eject cells to ensure the community survives in new colonies. They leveraged the discovery as a possible new way to eliminate antibiotic-tolerant bacteria.
Google.org Supports the Societal Computing and Innovation Lab to Accelerate AI Wildfire Solutions
July 6, 2026
Funding from Google’s philanthropic arm will help support the Wildfire Science and Technology Commons — a collaborative platform designed to accelerate the development of wildfire technology using advanced computing, artificial intelligence and integrated workflows.
UC San Diego Launches Institute for Applied Health Intelligence
July 6, 2026
The new Institute for Applied Health Intelligence at UC San Diego will connect resources across six schools and UC San Diego health to generate next-generation solutions for pressing challenges in medicine.
Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators
July 2, 2026
Twelve UC San Diego students recently completed the inaugural cohort of Poseidon Fellows, a new entrepreneurship fellowship designed to help aspiring founders, operators and investors explore the world of entrepreneurship and startups.
Demo Day 2026: Student Innovators Take Center Stage at The Basement
July 2, 2026
Discover the recent student innovations and awards presented at this year’s Demo Day and Pitch Competition, hosted by The Basement under the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at the Design and Innovation Building on May 21, 2026.
9 Ways UC San Diego Has Shaped the American Story
July 2, 2026
As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover nine surprising ways UC San Diego has contributed to the nation's history — from helping forecast D-Day to advancing lifesaving medicine, climate science and the technologies of tomorrow.
UC San Diego Honors Community, Legacy and Achievement at 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
July 2, 2026
UC San Diego’s Black Staff Association brought the campus together for its 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and I Am Black Excellence Awards Celebration in the Great Hall. This year’s theme for the sold-out event was “A Family Affair: Embrace Our Progress.”
A Subtle Difference Offers Insight Into Bacteria Survival Strategies
July 2, 2026
E. coli grow as fast as the environment allows, and it was assumed all bacteria behaved similarly. Now UC San Diego researchers have discovered that B. subtilis, a bacterium commonly found in soil, employs a different survival strategy that prioritizes survival over speed.
UC San Diego Helps Prepare AI Tourism Assistant for World Cup Crowds
July 1, 2026
As Mexico City prepared for the surge of international visitors expected during the FIFA World Cup, developers behind an AI-powered tourism assistant turned to the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego for help scale testing their technology to meet anticipated demand.
