July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025 —
A $19 strawberry from Erewhon and the rising cost of everyday staples have turned grocery prices into a cultural flashpoint. Neuroeconomist Uma Karmarkar unpacks why these moments strike such a nerve—and what they reveal about how we’re coping with uncertainty, control and economic stress in 2025.
June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025 —
Throughout the month of June, we asked the UC San Diego community to submit their go-to anthems for Pride—songs that reflect identity, resilience, love and self-expression—and to share why those songs matter. The result? A playlist full of glitter, guts and vulnerability.
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 —
Social media is full of advice on how to feel calmer, happier and healthier: Just try a cortisol "cocktail," spend a day “rotting” in bed or manifest your dream life into reality. UC San Diego experts break down the science behind six of these popular coping strategies and self-care trends.
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025 —
It starts with a spark of curiosity. At UC San Diego, seeking answers to challenging questions has led to discoveries that transformed medicine and public safety and opened new frontiers in science. These seven breakthroughs continue to improve lives and shape decisions around the world.
April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025 —
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, UC San Diego is honoring alumni volunteers who are united by a deep commitment to giving back and a belief in the power of the Triton network.
April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025 —
In a moment defined by uncertainty and escalating financial pressures, Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla is making sure UC San Diego’s voice is heard where it matters most: in the rooms where funding decisions are made.
April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025 —
Our planet is under growing pressure—whether it’s the safety of the food we eat, the quality of the air we breathe or the stability of the systems we rely on—and UC San Diego researchers are stepping up with science-driven solutions.
April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025 —
A quick scroll to “stay informed” can spiral into hours of anxious doomscrolling. Why does bad news feel so addictive—and what’s it doing to our mental health? UC San Diego Today spoke with the Department of Psychiatry's Susan Tapert to find out.
March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025 —
During the most recent Equity in Mental Health series workshop, UC San Diego staff and faculty were challenged to reimagine how they foster safety, trust and empowerment in student interactions—and with each other.
