News Archive - Arts and Humanities

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

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.

Jan. 21 Concert Honors Over Three Decades of Musical Collaboration

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.

UC San Diego Launches Degree Plus to Empower Graduates for the Modern Workforce

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.

New Bilingual Opera Explores Migrant Journey in ‘Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote’

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.

Student Club Takes the Leap into Quantum Computing

“I’m drawn to that sense of exploration where I’m standing at the frontier of a technology that’s still being defined," says Rebecca Breihan, president of the Quantum Computing Student Association at UC San Diego of her involvement in the club.

When Life Imitates Art: Google Searches for Anxiety Drug Spike During Run of The White Lotus TV Show

A UC San Diego study suggests that the depiction of lorazepam use on Season 3 of The White Lotus TV series sparked 1.6 million extra Google searches for information about the benzodiazepine drug, including how to acquire it online.

Don’t Miss These 10 Fall ArtsConnect Events

Fall brings more than pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters. It marks the start of a dynamic arts season at UC San Diego. We spotlight 10 upcoming events that range from visual arts exhibits and a joyful dance workshops to the debut of new musical compositions and a humorous holiday extravaganza.