September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024 —
Doctoral student Sateesh Venkatesh has been awarded the Fulbright-National Geographic Award for 2024. With this award, Venkatesh will be traveling to Sri Lanka to research the complex, critical—and sometimes deadly—relationship between farmers and elephants.
September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024 —
UC San Diego has once again been named the sixth best public university in the country, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released today. Overall, UC San Diego ranked No. 29 on the complete list of over 400 of the nation’s colleges.
September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024 —
UC San Diego’s Staff Summer Celebration on Aug. 28 brought the campus community together for an afternoon of fun, recognition and relaxation under the sun. Held on Sun God Lawn, this event featured a Hawaiian barbecue lunch, lawn games, music and more.
September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024 —
UC San Diego has been ranked No. 3 among public U.S. universities in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. The university also advanced to No. 14 among U.S. colleges overall and No. 18 in the world in the annual list.
September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024 —
UC San Diego continues to stand out as one of the nation's leading institutions, securing its position as the No. 3 top public university in the country, according to Forbes’ 2025 America’s Top Colleges list.
August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024 —
UC San Diego men's water polo head coach Matt Ustaszewski recently returned from his second Olympic coaching stint as the assistant coach for the U.S. team, where they secured a bronze medal. He shares his reflections on the journey to the podium and the experiences that led to this achievement.
August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024 —
UC San Diego organized special events timed to coincide with Comic-Con, offering fans behind-the-scenes access to iconic franchises like Star Trek and Dungeons and Dragons. These special programs and activities took place throughout the week on campus and at UC San Diego Park & Market, allowing attendees to hear directly from actors and artists without needing a coveted convention pass.
July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024 —
Drawing from the expertise of the UC San Diego community, UC San Diego Today presents a list of seven ways that heat impacts health. Through collaboration and innovation, these insights can help pave the way for a healthier future for all.
June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024 —
The University of California San Diego has risen to the No. 6 public university in the nation for students seeking stellar academics and a great career foundation at an affordable cost, according to the Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2024 ranking.
June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024 —
At UC San Diego, the campus community commemorated Juneteenth with a vibrant afternoon celebration dedicated to honoring Black excellence. The event featured powerful speeches, live performances and more, all aimed at celebrating the rich history and contributions of the Black community.