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UC San Diego Announces Illustrious Alumni Award Recipients

February 5, 2026

The University of California San Diego has announced its distinguished lineup of honorees for the 2026 Illustrious Alumni Awards — one of the university’s highest honors for alumni, celebrating extraordinary leadership, innovation and impact by Tritons around the world.

Julie St. John Endowed Chair in Gynecologic Oncology Established at UC San Diego

January 26, 2026

Ramez N. Eskander, MD ’06, has been named the inaugural holder of the Julie St. John Endowed Chair in Gynecologic Oncology at UC San Diego, which was established by grateful patient, Julie St. John.

A Conversation with ‘Invincible’ Animation Producer and Alumna Marge Dean

January 16, 2026

What does it take to build a multi-decade career in animation? For UC San Diego visual arts alumna Marge Dean, it’s passion and perseverance—fueling collaborative teams, bold storytelling, and a deep commitment to uplifting unsung voices.

Q&A: Meet the Award-Winning UC San Diego Alumnus Shaping Wireless Tech

December 15, 2025

"I use the work I did at UC San Diego and the exposure that I got at QI and other places on a day-to-day basis [in my job at Apple]," says Raghav Subbaraman (’24), who recently won the Paul Baran Young Scholar Award from the Marconi Society.

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.
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