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National Foundations Advance Research at UC San Diego with Philanthropic Support

May 4, 2026

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the W. M. Keck Foundation each made separate awards with the goal of enabling UC San Diego researchers to continue their research in the face of today's uncertain funding landscape.

$125 Million in Combined Giving Establishes the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing

April 28, 2026

The University of California San Diego has established the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing thanks to $125 million in support from alumnus Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96. The school positions UC San Diego at the forefront of data science, AI and advanced computing education and research.

UC San Diego Community to Come Together for Triton Giving Day on April 29

April 15, 2026

UC San Diego will come together for Triton Giving Day on April 29. Join in making a difference.

The Glass Center Opens at UC San Diego

April 15, 2026

UC San Diego's new Glass Center, a dynamic space dedicated to advancing glass art, interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning, is now open.

$2 Million in Philanthropic Support Bolsters ALS Research at UC San Diego

April 14, 2026

After seeing her husband Alan “Al” Tarkington fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for five years, Stephanie Tarkington made it her goal to help other patients and families who are navigating the devastating disease. She has given $2 million to support ALS research at UC San Diego.

UC San Diego Center for Community Health Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand ¡Más Fresco! Plus

March 9, 2026

UC San Diego Center for Community Health received a $250,000 grant to expand ¡Más Fresco! Plus, an innovative produce prescription program that delivers farm-fresh produce boxes directly to the homes of San Diego County.

Inspired by Patient Care, $1 Million Gift Fuels Brain Cancer Research at UC San Diego

March 4, 2026

In gratitude for excellent patient care, the Anders Family Brain Cancer Research Fund has been established to advance precision medicine and transform patient care.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

March 3, 2026

Twenty-five years ago, UC San Diego received its largest ever unrestricted gift. The impact of the Rik and Flo Endowed Fund has continued to grow over time.

UC San Diego Hosts 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium March 11-12

February 10, 2026

UC San Diego, together with Point Loma Nazarene University and the Kyoto Symposium Organization, will host the 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium on March 11-12. The multi-day event will feature free, public lectures by three Kyoto Prize laureates.

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.
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