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Meet the Alumni Volunteers Building Community Beyond Campus

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.

In Sacramento, Chancellor Khosla Fights for Higher Ed Funding

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.

6 Ways UC San Diego Research is Future-Proofing the Planet

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.

Doomscrolling Again? Expert Explains Why We’re Wired for Worry

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.

Fostering Safety, Voice and Choice on Campus

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.

Could Cutting NIH Funding Delay the Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough?

March 10, 2025

After joining Rep. Scott Peters in Washington, D.C., Dr. Jim Brewer, chair of the Department of Neurosciences, is raising concerns about proposed NIH funding cuts. In this Q&A, he explains why sustained federal investment is essential to advancing Alzheimer’s research and more.

8 Trailblazing Women Educators Who Paved the Way at UC San Diego

March 4, 2025

From pioneering discoveries to foundational contributions that helped establish UC San Diego as a global leader in education and research, these eight extraordinary individuals are just a few of the countless women faculty members who have left an indelible impact on our campus community and beyond.

Triton Alumni Shine on 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 List

February 20, 2025

Pushing the boundaries of engineering and entrepreneurship, three UC San Diego alumni—Liz Izhikevich, Sai Zhou and Mohammad Alkhadra—have earned spots on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists. In their respective fields, they’re translating academic research into real-world impact.

From Study Buddies to Soulmates: 12 Stories of Love and Friendship that Began at UC San Diego

February 13, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, we're celebrating the unexpected ways Tritons find their soulmates. Whether it started with a welcome week dance, a shared love of rocketry or a chance encounter on Library Walk, these stories prove that some of life’s best connections begin right here on campus.
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