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​​​​​​​To Risk It All or Not? We Look to Others When Deciding

April 26, 2023

It is not surprising that we make everyday decisions based on what other people do. But what about more consequential choices, do we stick to our own internal principles? Many of us think (and say) we do. Yet research from UC San Diego suggests that's not so.

UC San Diego’s Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation by U.S. News & World Report

April 25, 2023

The U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings named nine of UC San Diego's graduate programs among the top 10 in the nation.

New Prostate Biopsy Procedure Reduces Risk, Improves Accuracy

April 25, 2023

New UC San Diego Health transperineal prostate biopsy procedure now offered in clinic setting.

Take 10 With a Triton: Chef Héctor Pérez-Scolari on Finding Happy Places and Honoring a Friend

April 25, 2023

A San Diego native, Pérez-Scolari joined the university six years ago, after working as a chef in the wine region of California’s central coast. He recently earned accolades for a recipe based on the flavors of banh mi that is a tribute to his late friend, Quynh.

Two UC San Diego Professors Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 21, 2023

University of California San Diego faculty members Barbara F. Walter and Henry E. Allison and have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Too Much Insulin Can Be as Dangerous as Too Little

April 21, 2023

UC San Diego researchers describe a key player in the defense mechanism that safeguards against excessive insulin in the body, which can be as harmful as too little.

Elephant Seals Drift Off to Sleep While Diving Far Below the Ocean Surface

April 20, 2023

For the first time, scientists have recorded brain activity in a free-ranging, wild marine mammal, revealing the sleep habits of elephant seals during the months they spend at sea.

Moving Perovskite Solar Cell Advancements From the Lab to the Manufacturing Floor

April 20, 2023

A team of researchers, led by MIT and including the University of California San Diego, has been selected to receive a $11.25M cost-shared award to establish a new research center that will advance the development of next-generation solar cells for commercial use.

Celebrate the Preuss Promise April 28

April 20, 2023

The campus and local community is invited to support the success of scholars at The Preuss School UC San Diego, a charter middle and high school on the university campus, at the annual Preuss Promise benefit celebration, this year happening on April 28 at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar.

Undergraduate Scholars Honored for Living Out César E. Chávez’s Values

April 20, 2023

At the 22nd annual César E. Chávez celebration kickoff, four undergraduates were awarded scholarships for their demonstrated commitment to the advancement of Chávez’s core values on campus and beyond.
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