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Meet the 2025 Illustrious Alumni Honorees

February 18, 2025

Ten Tritons of exceptional distinction will be recognized with the Illustrious Alumni Award. Meet the extraordinary alumni whose significant achievements reflect the pride and excellence of the Triton community.

UC San Diego Alumni Announces New Board

August 6, 2024

The UC San Diego Alumni Association has welcomed a new slate of executive officers and directors to its ranks, led by incoming board president Melody Gonzales ’02.

Meet the 2024 Alumni Award Honorees

February 13, 2024

Dynamic, varied and accomplished, this year’s UC San Diego Alumni Award honorees are not only at the top of their game but, in many instances, have written the rules in their respective fields.

Meet the 2022 Alumni Award Honorees

April 14, 2022

On Saturday, May 14 the 43rd Annual Alumni Awards will honor eight extraordinary individuals who are innovating new possibilities around the globe, and our Wavemakers—exceptional legacy leaders, actively creating opportunities as we work together to create a better tomorrow. Let’s take a moment to celebrate our very best.

Meet the Alumni Award Honorees 2021

May 6, 2021

For 42 years, UC San Diego’s Alumni Awards have celebrated the distinguished work and personal accomplishments of Tritons who bring honor and distinction to our alumni ranks. This year, the spirit and ceremony will live on virtually—join us on Saturday, May 15.

Passion Drives True Tritons to Service

January 30, 2020

From creating scholarships and providing leadership, to student mentoring and preserving the arts, four shining examples of Triton passion and commitment will be honored Feb. 7 at UC San Diego’s True Triton Celebration to be held in the Great Hall on campus.

Super-Sized Homecoming Brings Thousands to Campus

November 1, 2018

A Homecoming like no other—Oct 19-21 was a weekend to remember. UC San Diego came alive as alumni, students, family, friends and community members took in all that campus has to offer, and more. Between thrilling sports, lively discussion and laid-back tunes, more than 3,000 guests came out to experience a remarkable roster of 30+ events, reunions and campus attractions that captured the spirit of UC San Diego.

Alumni Champion UC San Diego’s Nontradition

March 22, 2018

UC San Diego is not in this fundraising campaign alone. There are 100 volunteers serving on the Campaign Cabinet—more than half of whom are alumni—who are committed to UC San Diego’s success. Their generosity, leadership and advocacy is bringing an excitement and energy to the Campaign that’s catching on.

Triton 5K: More than a Race

February 23, 2017

On April 9, more than 4,000 members of the UC San Diego community will gather on campus to support student scholarships at the 21st annual Triton 5K & Festival. Participation in this annual event contributes to the Campaign for UC San Diego. Since 1996, the 5K has raised more than $3.6 million in scholarships and benefited more than 1,000 motivated and talented students. This year’s charge is to help support the next 1,000.

UC San Diego Alumni Announces 2017 Honorees

February 2, 2017

Five distinguished Tritons will be recognized during UC San Diego’s annual Alumni Weekend, June 9-11. “This year’s distinguished recipients showcase talent, intellect and the far-reaching impact of a UC San Diego education,” said Steph Barry ’94, assistant vice chancellor, UC San Diego Alumni. “From making new strides in global public health and innovative cancer treatment, to harnessing big data science, creating socially relevant photographic images or crafting award-winning satire, the Alumni Celebration honorees are in a league of their own.”
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