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Dance Party Turns Up the Volume on Climate Action

At a time when climate conversations can feel overwhelming, a new celebration is flipping the script with music, movement and momentum!

Film “Sinners” Makes Academy Award History, Led by UC San Diego Alumnus

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.

Using the Vagus Nerve to Treat Disease: Review Maps Today’s Science, Points to Tomorrow’s Therapies

“We provide a larger platform so that others can start to make broader connections to see patterns and gaps across fields that usually don’t talk to each other," says Professor Imanuel Lerman.

Alumna Jessica Meir Returns to Space — This Time as Commander

UC San Diego alumni are soaring to great heights in 2026 — including space! On Feb. 13, Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir embarked on her second journey to the International Space Station, serving as spacecraft commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission.

When King Triton Played Cupid: Campus Love Stories, Then and Now

Love at UC San Diego doesn’t follow a script. This Valentine’s Day, read stories of love and friendship rooted on campus and shaped by life's milestone events.

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.