June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026 —
In “The Meaning of Life,” Philosophy Professor Samuel Rickless asks students to undertake a month-long “experiment in living” by trying something personally novel. We spoke with three students about how the experience shaped their understanding of a meaningful life.
June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026 —
At this year’s All Campus Commencement on June 13, a few graduating Tritons will reflect on the ideas, values and relationships that shaped their journeys.
June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026 —
UC San Diego researchers have identified genetic drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new treatment target in the liver. This large-scale study maps how metabolism influences addiction-like behavior to bridge the gap to human medicine.
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 —
Three graduating researchers are building AI tools designed to collaborate with musicians, not replace them.
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 —
UC San Diego computer science and mathematics professor Daniel M. Kane has been awarded the 2026 Gödel Prize, one of the highest honors in theoretical computer science.
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 —
Early biological systems that could generate guanosine‑triphosphate (GTP) from prebiotic chemicals would gain a crucial advantage toward self‑replication. Now researchers from the UC San Diego report a version of an RNA enzyme (ribozyme) that makes GTP synthesis more efficient than its predecessor.
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 —
UC San Diego’s astronomy department will graduate its first cohort of undergraduates this year. When it was launched in 2023, the department wanted to capitalize on the rich history of space research and teaching at the university while also rethinking the needs of modern-day students.
June 9, 2026
June 9, 2026 —
The 2026 Preuss Promise raised an incredible $709,500, providing more young scholars at The Preuss School UC San Diego with access to first-class, high-quality educational opportunities, regardless of their background.
June 9, 2026
June 9, 2026 —
Six students were selected from the more than 1,300 graduating undergraduates in the Jacobs School of Engineering class of 2026 to receive Awards of Excellence from their academic department at Ring Ceremony.
June 9, 2026
June 9, 2026 —
The University of California San Diego School of Medicine celebrated its 55th Doctor of Medicine graduating class on May 31, 2026. As the new physicians crossed the stage, family and friends beamed with pride, reflecting on the years of dedication that led to this milestone moment.
