News Archive - Alumni

Curebound Cancer Challenge Returns to Campus Aug. 1

The Curebound Cancer Challenge will return to UC San Diego on Aug. 1, raising critical funds for cancer research in San Diego.

From the Baseline to the Kitchen

The sport of pickleball has surged in popularity, rising to become the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Former Triton tennis standouts Naomi Nguyen and Daniel Traxler '24 have put down their tennis racquets to play pickleball professionally on the Carvana PPA Tour.

2026 Triton Giving Day Breaks Records, Raising $1.1 Million

This year’s Triton Giving Day, UC San Diego’s annual 24-hour online fundraising effort, inspired extraordinary support from the UC San Diego community, raising more than $1.1 million, a 65% increase over last year. A total of 4,055 gifts were made to 232 different funds and areas of campus, helping

Meet the First Triton to Reach the NBA

After signing a multi-year NBA contract with the Utah Jazz, Triton basketball alumnus Hayden Gray '25 looks back on UC San Diego's historic March Madness run, facing LeBron James and the moments that shaped his journey.

Distinguished Scripps Alumna Finds Her Groove with Climate Movement Rooted in Joy

Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson — a marine biologist, climate policy expert and New York Times bestselling author — returns to UC San Diego for a Climate Dance Party centered on community action and climate solutions.

$125 Million in Combined Giving Establishes the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing

The University of California San Diego has established the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing thanks to $125 million in support from alumnus Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96. The school positions UC San Diego at the forefront of data science, AI and advanced computing education and research.

Building Belonging Beyond Campus: UC San Diego Alumni Volunteers in Action

At the heart of every thriving alumni network are individuals who choose to stay involved long after graduation. During National Volunteer Week, UC San Diego is recognizing alumni volunteers whose time, leadership and generosity continue to strengthen the Triton community in meaningful ways.