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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.

Five Years, 1,851 Graduates, and a Promise for the Future of Public Health

July 21, 2025

In just five years, the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science is redefining what it takes to be a public health professional. Its graduates are proof that public health isn't confined to hospitals or labs. It lives in city planning, data science and more.

San Diego Gelato Shop Named Best in US for Second Year

July 18, 2025

UC San Diego alumni Kris Warren and Travis Bailey have created a must-visit foodie destination in North Park.

Moving Data with the Speed of Light: Polaris Electro-Optics Rides the Wave of the Future

July 14, 2025

Startup Polaris Electro-Optics is developing a device that enables higher speed, more efficient and more cost-effective data transfer, leveraging facilities at UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute and the talent of UC San Diego alumni.

‘Find that Pursuit’

June 12, 2025

We spoke with Allen to learn his thoughts on giving the commencement speech and the wisdom he plans to impart on the Class of 2025.

UC San Diego Alumna Carrie Mae Weems Shares Hard Truths

June 3, 2025

Artist Carrie Mae Weems, MFA ’84, has been inspired to create work that addresses big questions: Who wields power, and who is relegated to the fringes? What unites people, and what causes them to fall apart?

Interested in Finding Your Next (Elevated) Beach Read?

May 30, 2025

A collection of recent books by UC San Diego faculty and alumni.
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