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Marching On: Triton Basketball Makes History

March 17, 2025

Marking a historic first, the Triton men’s and women’s basketball teams both punched tickets to the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The women’s team completed an upset run, capturing the Big West title with a victory over UC Davis, followed by a men’s team championship win against UC Irvine.

UC San Diego Philosophy Graduate Program Ranked 16th in the Nation

March 17, 2025

UC San Diego's graduate program in philosophy was recently ranked 16th in the nation in the Philosophical Gourmet Report, rising three spots from the previous ranking published in 2021. The program was also ranked among the top 10 nationally in four categories.

Microelectronics Go from Lab to Fab at UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute

March 17, 2025

Little more than a year after the Microelectronics Commons program kicked off, University of California San Diego researchers have already made significant strides in bringing novel semiconductor technologies from possibility to prototype and beyond.

New Report Shows Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations Can Increase Resilience to Floods

March 13, 2025

A new report released today shows that changes to reservoir operations at Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Reservoir can further reduce flood risk for communities along the Yuba and Feather rivers during extreme atmospheric river storm events and potentially benefit water supply during drier perio

Courtside with Coach Eric Olen

March 13, 2025

For the first time in Triton history—and in its first year of full DI eligibility—the men’s basketball team was crowned Big West Regular Season Champions and will compete in the Big West Men's Basketball Championship. Head Coach Eric Olen reflects on the team and what this means for the university.

Tariq Rana, Ph.D. Appointed Chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

March 12, 2025

University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to announce that Tariq Rana, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and chief of the Division of Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics, has been appointed chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

Researchers Uncover Metabolism Link to Proteins Important in Infections, Cancer and Autoimmunity

March 11, 2025

Cells release proteins called type one interferons to fight viruses and cancers. One type is known for generating bursts of type one interferons in short periods. Biologists have linked this production to metabolism, a finding that could help empower immune responses against infections and disease.

Could Cutting NIH Funding Delay the Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough?

March 10, 2025

After joining Rep. Scott Peters in Washington, D.C., Dr. Jim Brewer, chair of the Department of Neurosciences, is raising concerns about proposed NIH funding cuts. In this Q&A, he explains why sustained federal investment is essential to advancing Alzheimer’s research and more.

UC San Diego Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Universities Powering Global Innovation

March 10, 2025

UC San Diego has been named one of the world’s top 10 universities driving global innovation, according to a report by Clarivate. Recognized for its groundbreaking research and industry impact, the university’s ideas fuel patented breakthroughs, startup creation and economic growth worldwide.

Sam Ward Appointed Vice Dean for Research at School of Medicine

March 10, 2025

Sam Ward, P.T., Ph.D., professor in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Radiology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and and Bioengineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering has been appointed vice dean for research.
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