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UC San Diego Launches Nonpartisan Center to Build Trust in US Elections

The Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections, with the support of a $2.5 million grant from the Election Trust Initiative, will test new ways to strengthen public confidence in U.S. elections across the political spectrum.

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2025 Connects Campus, Community, and Workforce

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.

Cleansed, Toned and Tariffed: What’s Happening to K-Beauty in the U.S.?

Korean beauty — or “K-beauty” — is more than just sheet masks and snail creams. It’s a multi-billion-dollar global industry built on innovative ingredients, elaborate skincare routines and social media buzz.

Is the Return to Office Leaving Women Behind?

Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But not all employees are returning at the same rate.

The $19 Strawberry That Went Viral. The Egg Prices Everyone’s Talking About. An Expert Explains Why

A $19 strawberry from Erewhon and the rising cost of everyday staples have turned grocery prices into a cultural flashpoint. Neuroeconomist Uma Karmarkar unpacks why these moments strike such a nerve—and what they reveal about how we’re coping with uncertainty, control and economic stress in 2025.

Tariffs, Explained — and Explored

Five UC San Diego experts offer insight into how tariffs work, why they’re used, and what their impact is in today’s interconnected world.

Education Exports Help Offset U.S. Trade Deficit—But New Tariff and Visa Policies Threaten Gains

As U.S. policymakers increase tariffs on goods, particularly those imported from China—a new study from the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy finds the opposite may be needed to protect one of the country’s most powerful economic exports: higher education.

Heat Impairs Teamwork More Than Individual Performance

As global temperatures rise, a new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that even mild heat exposure can significantly hinder team performance, while leaving individual productivity largely unaffected.

Interested in Finding Your Next (Elevated) Beach Read?

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

Brain Drain? More like Brain Gain: How High-Skilled Emigration Boosts Global Prosperity

As the national debate intensifies around immigration, a new study from the University of California School of Global Policy and Strategy is challenging conventional wisdom about “brain drain”—the idea that when skilled workers emigrate from developing countries, their home economies suffer.

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