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A First Look at What’s New This Fall

Fall quarter has a way of making campus feel new again. This year, it really is. Whether this is your first quarter at UC San Diego or your final year, here are some of the changes worth knowing about.

Helping Students Find Their Why

A 15-year staff veteran and the coordinator of the 2nd Year Experience Program at OASIS, Haydee Salazar '07 shares in her own words the transformative power of helping students find their why.

UC San Diego Library’s Digital Experience Team Wins Silver Design Award at the 2026 UC Tech Awards

UC San Diego Library's Digital Experience Team won the Silver Design Award at the 2026 UC Tech Awards for creating a sustainable, Library-wide practice for user-centered design that transformed how accessibility and quality assurance are managed across the Library’s core public website.

New Federal Health Assessment of Tijuana River Valley Air Pollution Builds on UC San Diego Findings

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry released a new public health consultation report using data from scientists at the University of California San Diego that analyzed environmental contamination in the Tijuana River Valley and evaluated hydrogen sulfide levels in outdoor air. 

Social Brains Allow Animal Groups to Escape Danger

A new study shows that fish swimming in schools can avoid danger just by seeing their neighbors escape. UC San Diego researchers studied how individuals identify their social partners’ actions by imaging the brain activity of translucent glassfish swimming in a virtual reality environment.

Naturally Occurring Peptide May Offer New Approach to Neurodegeneration

UC San Diego researchers find naturally occurring peptide catestatin reduces tau and amyloid buildup, eases brain inflammation and improves function in preclinical models of neurodegeneration. Findings suggest new paths to treating Alzheimer's and related diseases.

UC San Diego Holds Steady as Nation’s No. 6 Public University

For the fourth year, UC San Diego has been named the country’s sixth best public university by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Colleges rankings. UC San Diego also held steady at No. 29 among more than 400 national universities overall.

From Scripps to Space: Alumna Megan McArthur on a Career of Exploration

UC San Diego alumna and former NASA astronaut Megan McArthur will return to Scripps Institution of Oceanography on Sept. 23 to deliver a keynote talk at the Scripps Student Symposium. In this Q&A, she reflects on her career journey shaped by science, discovery and public outreach.

Surprising, Quirky and Totally Triton: Fall Traditions at UC San Diego

UC San Diego has a remarkable number of traditions that have stood the test of time and are part of our shared campus experience. Here are some favorite fall quarter traditions.

Do You Know How to Respond to an Emergency Safely?

By training to be a volunteer with the Campus Emergency Response Team, students, staff and faculty are also better equipped to respond to emergencies at home.

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