August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025 —
From Pop Mart to pop culture: Caroline Jack, associate professor in the Department of Communication, breaks down how a toy like Labubu becomes a global trend.
August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025 —
Recognized among the best universities in the nation and the world in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities, UC San Diego continues to deliver discoveries with global impact.
August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025 —
A patient survives a high-risk surgery. A wildfire is stopped before it reaches a neighborhood. A fighter pilot safely returns home. Discover the UC San Diego breakthroughs making these moments possible.
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.
