October 14, 2025
October 14, 2025 —
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.
October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025 —
Taylor Swift’s new album has the world buzzing — and on campus, she’s also a subject of study. Music professor Nancy Guy and her students reflect on a spring seminar exploring Swift’s artistry, fandom and cultural impact.
September 30, 2025
September 30, 2025 —
The UC San Diego Library, in partnership with the Jewish Studies Program, announces the return of its Holocaust Living History Workshop (HLHW) for the 2025–2026 academic year.
September 29, 2025
September 29, 2025 —
Christopher Ashley, La Jolla Playhouse’s Rich Family Artistic Director, will depart the Playhouse in January 2026 to lead New York City’s esteemed Roundabout Theatre, which presents Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.
September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 —
Filmmaking is just 150 years old, and Alison O’Daniel sees the field as ripe for invention. As a visual artist and filmmaker, she explores accessibility, sound and listening across media. She recently joined UC San Diego as the inaugural Suraj Israni Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Cinematic Arts.
September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 —
For over three decades, King Britt has composed, produced and performed electronic music worldwide. Now a teaching professor in UC San Diego’s Department of Music, he brings this experience to students as the new MacArthur Foundation Endowed Chair in Digital Media and Learning.
September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 —
UC San Diego has launched a new major in cinematic arts. The interdisciplinary program blends film theory and production, offering over 90 courses across visual arts, communication, literature, ethnic studies, sociology, history, and theatre and dance.
September 22, 2025
September 22, 2025 —
Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff will join the University of California San Diego as the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Professor of Practice in Theatre and Dance during the 2025-26 academic year. The position was established with philanthropic support from Irwin Jacobs.
September 16, 2025
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.
September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025 —
The School of Arts and Humanities’ newest faculty represent an exciting cross-section of dynamic research, teaching and creative activity. Discover more about the subjects they are passionate about and the work that they are currently pursuing.
