March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026 —
“Rag Dolls,” a short film by Visual Arts Professor Amy Adler, offers a tender portrait of love and resilience. Set in Puebla, Mexico, it follows Rosalinda Garcia Bonilla and Diana Ivón Villafán Pérez as they navigate disability, poverty and discrimination with quiet strength.
March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026 —
UC San Diego alumnus Sev Ohanian '08 reflects on his roots at UC San Diego, his long-standing creative partnership with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler and what's next for this Triton who is intent on disrupting the expectations of today's Hollywood audiences.
March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026 —
Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many center on the properties of distinguishing fact from fiction. Professor of Philosophy Gila Sher takes it a step further by arguing truth is a crucial value that defines our humanity.
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026 —
A free opening celebration from 6–8 p.m. on Feb. 28 marks the opening of “Faith Ringgold: Full Circle – The Teachings and Her Legacy” at Mandeville Art Gallery. The exhibition traces Faith Ringgold’s life and career and will be on view through May 1.
February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026 —
Fresh off a history-making Grammys win, Bad Bunny is set to take the Super Bowl halftime stage. What makes his music and performance resonate worldwide? An expert in the Department of Theatre and Dance — who once shared a stage with the global superstar — explains.
February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026 —
Will artificial intelligence ever be able to reason, learn and solve problems at levels comparable to humans? Four experts at the University of California San Diego believe the answer is yes – and that such artificial general intelligence has already arrived.
January 16, 2026
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.
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026 —
This year's Reed Family Concert will feature three technically demanding percussion performances and a provocative sound poem blending vocals with electronics. The event honors 35 years of creative partnerships between Professor Steven Schick and his faculty, alumni and student colleagues.
December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025 —
Degree Plus, a new UCOP-supported pilot initiative launching at UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara, is a central part of the UC commitment to improve early career outcomes for UC grads.
December 1, 2025
December 1, 2025 —
Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Anthony Davis and nationally acclaimed playwright and librettist Allan Havis, both professors at the University of California San Diego, will debut their new bilingual chamber opera, “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote,” in January 2026.
