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2026 Family Weekend

November 12, 2026

Triton pride was on full display this October as a record-breaking crowd gathered for the largest Family Weekend in UC San Diego Parent and Family Programs history. More than 60 events—from workshops and student showcases to the festive "Fam-Fest" and thrilling Triton soccer and basketball games—brought families together across campus. The weekend was as impactful as it was memorable, raising over $22,000 for UC San Diego’s Greatest Needs fund and delivering 164 pounds of food to the Triton Food Pantry. View snapshots from the weekend!

‘Carry Your Veteran Pride’: Student Veterans on Finding Connection and Community on Campus

November 9, 2026

In honor of Veterans Day, UC San Diego Today spoke to two student veterans who shared how they came to UC San Diego, the support they found at the Student Veterans Resource Center, and the advice they have for other veterans pursuing higher education.

Empowering Community Through Medicine

November 5, 2026

Jared Helms ’24, MPH ’26, a first-year student at UC San Diego School of Medicine, shares in his own words how the power of community, finding mentors who see your greatest potential, and Indigenous spirit shaped his journey and inspire his future.

A Renewed Commitment to Jewish Tritons

October 22, 2026

Following nearly a year of thoughtful inquiry, discussion and analysis, UC San Diego’s Antisemitism Workgroup provided a series of comprehensive recommendations to promote a safer, more equitable environment for Jewish faculty, staff, students and patients in its Antisemitism Workgroup Report.

‘Are we not all pursuing freedom?’ UC San Diego Postdoctoral Scholars Ask Bold Questions

October 19, 2026

UC San Diego Today spoke with three postdoctoral scholars about their research, why they chose to pursue a career in academia and what continues to inspire them.

‘It’s Like Writing a Book’: Chief Campus Curator Jess Berlanga Taylor on Bringing Vision to Life

October 13, 2026

As executive director and chief campus curator, Jess Berlanga Taylor brings new artistic voices and perspectives to UC San Diego’s Stuart Collection, the university’s collection of permanent, site-specific public art.

Four Ways to Connect with Art at Triton Center

October 13, 2026

At UC San Diego’s new Triton Center, creativity is built right into the landscape.

Triton Tested: Top Study Spots

October 5, 2026

Triton Weeks of Welcome ambassadors shared their top places to plug in, focus and recharge across UC San Diego.

Helping Students Find Their Why

September 24, 2026

A 15-year staff veteran and the coordinator of the 2nd Year Experience Program at OASIS, Haydee Salazar '07 shares in her own words the transformative power of helping students find their why.

In Sacramento and On Campus, UC San Diego Strengthens Native Partnerships

August 27, 2026

On August 4, Chancellor Khosla testified before California’s Select Committee on Native American Affairs and Joint Legislative Audit Committee alongside representatives from the University of California.
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