April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026 —
At the heart of every thriving alumni network are individuals who choose to stay involved long after graduation. During National Volunteer Week, UC San Diego is recognizing alumni volunteers whose time, leadership and generosity continue to strengthen the Triton community in meaningful ways.
April 15, 2026
April 15, 2026 —
UC San Diego will come together for Triton Giving Day on April 29. Join in making a difference.
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026 —
After seeing her husband Alan “Al” Tarkington fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for five years, Stephanie Tarkington made it her goal to help other patients and families who are navigating the devastating disease. She has given $2 million to support ALS research at UC San Diego.
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026 —
In gratitude for excellent patient care, the Anders Family Brain Cancer Research Fund has been established to advance precision medicine and transform patient care.
December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025 —
During UC San Diego’s recent 2025 Illustrious Alumni Awards celebration in Los Angeles, Christopher Siok '96 was recognized with Triton Hero Award, designed by fellow alumnus and glass artist Tim Carey '96.
October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025 —
The Merkin Graduate Fellows Program, which has allowed graduate students to further their research around the globe, has been renewed thanks to private support from Richard Merkin, M.D.
September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025 —
Hanna and Mark Gleiberman’s philanthropic support of vision care and research is strengthening the fight against blinding diseases, like glaucoma.
September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 —
The UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees has elected eight incoming trustees, including five new trustees, all of whom are alumni, as well as two returning trustees and a faculty representative.
June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025 —
UC San Diego has established the Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, and Lp(a) Center for Research and InnOvatioN (BEACON) to better understand how elevated Lp(a) levels contribute to heart disease with the goal of improving patient care.
April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025 —
The UC School of Medicine has received a gift from DMT Quest to support research on the effects of DMT to address conditions such depression, addition and neurological conditions such as stroke.
