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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.

A Passion for Helping the Youngest Patients

UC San Diego pharmacy school alumnus Helen Le, PharmD ’10, is making a difference in the lives of pediatric patients as a regulatory content strategist at Genentech

Welcome to the 2026-27 Academic Year

Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla welcomes new and returning Tritons and shares what’s ahead this academic year.

UC San Diego & Rady Children’s Health Designated as NORD® Rare Disease Center of Excellence

UC San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children’s join a national network spanning more than 150 academic medical centers, research institutions, and children’s hospitals working together to advance rare disease care and research in Southern California and nationwide.

UC San Diego Engineering Graduate Students Named Siebel Scholars

Three engineering graduate students at the Jacobs School of Engineering have been named 2027 Siebel Scholars. The Siebel Scholars program recognizes the most talented students in the world’s leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering and energy science.

Virtual Cells Built from 4D AI Models and “Digital Twins” Could Speed Up Drug Discovery

UC SanDiego researchers are using AI and "virtual cells" based on 4D movies to predict how cells will respond to drugs, which could speed up drug discovery for cancer, Alzheimer’s and more.

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