Skip to main content

News Archive

News Archive - All Stories

Rady School Discussion Examines Warren Buffett’s Legacy and What’s Next for Berkshire Hathaway

What happens when Warren Buffett steps away from Berkshire Hathaway? Can the company’s famously decentralized culture endure without its legendary founder? And what lessons from Buffett’s approach to business and trust will guide the next generation of leaders?

Endowed Director’s Chair in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Established at UC San Diego

Pam Taub, M.D., has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Step Family Foundation Endowed Director’s Chair in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness, established by the Step Family and other community leaders.

Did Lead Limit Brain and Language Development in Neanderthals and Other Extinct Hominids?

A new study suggests that exposure to lead may have limited brain and language development in Neanderthals, but a gene mutation may have protected modern human brains.

This Robotic Skin Allows Tiny Robots to Navigate Complex, Fragile Environments

Researchers developed a soft robotic skin that enables vine robots that are just a few millimeters wide to navigate convoluted paths and fragile environments.

Remembering Hannah Step

UC San Diego supporter and friend Hannah Step passed away in September, leaving a remarkable legacy in supporting multiple therapeutic areas including cardiac research, clinical care and wellness, palliative care, gastroenterology and medical education at UC San Diego.

Bacterial Chatter Slows Wound Healing

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which skin bacteria delay wound healing.

Ancient Shipwrecks Rewrite the Story of Iron Age Trade

Three Iron Age ship cargoes discovered by UC San Diego and University of Haifa researchers offer unprecedented insights into early Mediterranean trade.

Don’t Miss These 10 Fall ArtsConnect Events

Fall brings more than pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters. It marks the start of a dynamic arts season at UC San Diego. We spotlight 10 upcoming events that range from visual arts exhibits and a joyful dance workshops to the debut of new musical compositions and a humorous holiday extravaganza.

Sequels, Reboots, Franchises, Oh My! Why Does Pop Culture Feel So Unoriginal?

Communication professor Andrew deWaard explores why old media is new again in his book, "Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture."

Spanish-Language Counseling Cuts Heavy Drinking Among Latinx Adults by 22%, UC San Diego Study Finds

A culturally adapted behavioral intervention delivered in Spanish by community health workers significantly reduced unhealthy alcohol use among Latinx adults.

Search UC San Diego Today