This Math Professor Loves a Good Problem
October 21, 2026
David Quarfoot, PhD ’15, associate professor of mathematics at UC San Diego, loves a good problem.
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Transforming Health Care
October 20, 2026
This summer, the new Triton Health and Wellness Building opened, marking UC San Diego's most significant investment in student health to date and centralizing care in a welcoming space at the heart of campus.
UC San Diego Keeps No. 1 Spot for Best Public College for Research in Washington Monthly Ranking
October 8, 2026
UC San Diego has retained its title as the No. 1 public research university in the nation, according to Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings “America’s Best Colleges for Research.” It also retained its No. 6 ranking among all research universities in the U.S.
UC San Diego Holds Steady as Nation’s No. 6 Public University
September 22, 2026
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.
Surprising, Quirky and Totally Triton: Fall Traditions at UC San Diego
September 22, 2026
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.
Celebrating 25 Years of READ/WRITE/THINK/DREAM
September 17, 2026
John Baldessari’s ‘READ/WRITE/THINK/DREAM” has been a part of UC San Diego for 25 years – its student subjects captured in time, frozen in glass.
UC San Diego Ranks No. 4 Among US Public Universities in Academic Ranking of World Universities
September 3, 2026
The University of California San Diego has remained at No. 4 among U.S. public universities in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
UC San Diego Hosts Inaugural U.S.-India Forum, Bringing Global Leaders to La Jolla
September 2, 2026
The UC San Diego 21st Century India Center hosted the inaugural U.S.-India Forum this spring, convening leading voices from government, industry, healthcare and academia to explore new frameworks for partnership, innovation and strategic investment between two of the world's most consequential democ
Center for World University Rankings Names UC San Diego 7th Best Public University in the US
July 16, 2026
The University of California San Diego has been named No. 7 among U.S. public universities in the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
U.S. News & World Report Ranks UC San Diego Graduate Programs Among the Nation’s Best
April 7, 2026
Graduate programs at UC San Diego continue to stand out among the nation’s best in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 ranking of Best Graduate Schools.
