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UC San Diego Alumnus Honors Cognitive Science Pioneers with Endowed Chairs

December 11, 2025

UC San Diego alumnus Robert J. Glushko, Ph.D. and Pamela Samuelson have created four endowed faculty chairs in honor of transformational scholars whose work shaped both modern cognitive science and Glushko’s career.

Triton to Triton: Honoring Bravery, Creativity and the Power of Community

December 10, 2025

During UC San Diego’s recent 2025 Illustrious Alumni Awards celebration in Los Angeles, Christopher Siok '96 was recognized with Triton Hero Award, designed by fellow alumnus and glass artist Tim Carey '96.

From La Jolla With Love: The 2025 Triton Holiday Gift Guide

December 4, 2025

Alumni-founded brands, sustainably minded gifts and uniquely UC San Diego experiences come together in this year’s Triton Holiday Gift Guide, featuring 11 ways to spread blue-and-gold cheer all season long.

$5 Million Gift to UC San Diego Strengthens Research on Retirement Security and Global Investing

November 20, 2025

A $5 million endowed gift from University of California San Diego alumnus Robert Koenigsberger ’87 and his wife Dilek will advance academic research and education in financial markets and investing at UC San Diego.

Endowed Chair in Circadian Biology and Medicine Established at UC San Diego

November 13, 2025

The University of California San Diego has announced that Amir Zarrinpar, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Stuart and Barbara L. Brody Endowed Chair in Circadian Biology and Medicine.

Dr. Royan Kamyar is Pioneering the Perfect Day

September 19, 2025

Dr. Royan Kamyar, MBA ’10, helps people harness the power of their circadian rhythms through his app, Owaves: BodyClock AI.

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2025 Connects Campus, Community, and Workforce

September 16, 2025

On Monday, October 6, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies will host its annual Showcase, celebrating the division’s expansive role in advancing the university’s mission through education, workforce development, and meaningful community partnerships.

UC San Diego Foundation Announces Incoming Trustees

September 8, 2025

The UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees has elected eight incoming trustees, including five new trustees, all of whom are alumni, as well as two returning trustees and a faculty representative.

UC San Diego Climbs to No. 20 in Nation, Holds No. 3 Public in Forbes 2026 College List

August 28, 2025

UC San Diego rose to No. 20 in Forbes' annual America's Top Colleges list, upholding its No. 3 spot among public universities for the fifth consecutive year.

Scuba Diving Generates Up to $20 Billion Annually

July 25, 2025

An international study estimates that scuba diving contributes between $8.5 and $20.4 billion to the global economy each year, supporting up to 124,000 jobs across 170 countries, offering an economic incentive for marine conservation.
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