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Should We Be Worried About Cyclosporiasis?

July 16, 2026

Few people had heard of cyclosporiasis a week ago. Now it's making headlines. As cases are reported in California, a parasitologist in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences explains what people should know, how the illness spreads and whether it's time to worry.

9 Ways UC San Diego Has Shaped the American Story

July 2, 2026

As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover nine surprising ways UC San Diego has contributed to the nation's history — from helping forecast D-Day to advancing lifesaving medicine, climate science and the technologies of tomorrow.

What’s Bringing Us Joy This Pride Month

June 25, 2026

From sci-fi and graphic novels to podcasts, pop stars and TV shows, members of the campus LGBTQ+ community share what's bringing them joy, inspiration and connection this Pride Month.

The Class of 2026 Embraces a Future of Discovery

June 16, 2026

As graduates streamed onto RIMAC Field, cheers echoed across the crowd, cameras flashed and proud families settled into their seats. For members of the Class of 2026, the moment marked the culmination of years spent pursuing answers — and the beginning of new questions still to come.

Why Is Everyone ‘Regulating’ Their Nervous System?

June 9, 2026

Cold plunges. Breathing exercises. “Fight or flight.” A psychologist weighs in on why the language around managing our nervous systems has exploded online — and what people are really talking about when they use it to describe stress and anxiety.

Telling the Story of Why Research Matters

May 28, 2026

What happens when federally funded research suddenly becomes part of the national conversation? The campuswide Behind Every Breakthrough campaign set out to explain what was really at stake — from cancer care and earthquake safety to the future of scientific discovery.

The Songs That Lift Us Up: A UC San Diego Playlist

May 12, 2026

Sometimes the right song arrives at exactly the right moment. Created for Mental Health Awareness Month, this playlist features tracks and reflections shared by the campus community.

Could Hantavirus Spread Like COVID-19?

May 11, 2026

The outbreak tied to the cruise ship MV Hondius has stirred memories of the early days of COVID-19. An epidemiologist from the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science breaks down what people should — and shouldn’t — worry about.

Scenes From Sun God 2026

May 6, 2026

Relive moments from Sun God Festival, as students packed RIMAC Field for a campus tradition more than 40 years in the making.
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