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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Twenty-five years ago, UC San Diego received its largest ever unrestricted gift. The impact of the Rik and Flo Endowed Fund has continued to grow over time.

What Happens If Truth Is Lost?

Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many center on the properties of distinguishing fact from fiction. Professor of Philosophy Gila Sher takes it a step further by arguing truth is a crucial value that defines our humanity.

Rewriting Reentry: How One UC San Diego Student Is Building a Future with SaaS

UC San Diego student Pablo Asencio is transforming his incarceration and reentry experience into cloud‑based AI tools that address real‑world challenges in criminal justice and health for justice‑impacted communities.

Medical and Pharmacy Students Showcase Research with Real-World Impact

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.

San Diego Supercomputer Center Powers AI Model to Improve Prostate Cancer Care

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.

Why Tariff Uncertainty May Hurt More Than Tariffs

Q&A with School of Global Policy and Strategy economist on what uncertainty means for businesses, how volatility affects global credibility and what policy choices lie ahead.

Do You Need An Internship in College? Maybe Not

Now that you’ve gotten into UC San Diego, settled into classes and made new friends, the next big task feels like the need to find an internship. Or is it? On campus student employment can play an integral role in helping students gain experiential skills.

Six UC San Diego Faculty Elected to National Academy of Inventors for 2026

Six professors from the University of California San Diego have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in innovation, from controlling populations of disease-spreading insects to turning smartphones into health monitors.

Ask a Scientist: How Do the Polar Regions Impact You?

We caught up with glaciologist Helen Amanda Fricker to learn about the latest research underway at the Scripps Polar Center, how changes at the poles are felt across the globe, and why federal support for science is essential to public safety and national security.

Student Centeredness Award Honorees Recognized for Redefining Student Life

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.

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