U.S. News & World Report Ranks UC San Diego Graduate Programs Among the Nation’s Best
Graduate programs at UC San Diego continue to stand out among the nation’s best in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 ranking of Best Graduate Schools.
The Latest
‘Rag Dolls’ Brings a Tender Story of Love and Resilience to the Global Stage
“Rag Dolls,” a short film by Visual Arts Professor Amy Adler, offers a tender portrait of love and resilience. Set in Puebla, Mexico, it follows Rosalinda Garcia Bonilla and Diana Ivón Villafán Pérez as they navigate disability, poverty and discrimination with quiet strength.
New Creative Robotics Course Merges Engineering and Art
Engineering and visual arts students channeled and evoked emotions through robots they created as part of an experimental Creative Robotics course at UC San Diego.
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.
What Happens If Truth Is Lost?
Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many center on the properties of distinguishing fact from fiction. Professor of Philosophy Gila Sher takes it a step further by arguing truth is a crucial value that defines our humanity.
Meet 5 UC San Diego Artists Bridging Creativity, Science and Technology
Once a year, campus and community are invited to explore the research and artistic practice of 25+ MFA and Ph.D. students. The 2026 Graduate Open Studios runs 2–6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Visual Arts Facility and SME Gallery. Meet five students students shaping this year's work.
In the Media
The Jazz Roots of King Britt’s Blacktronika are Showing
Jazz Times, June 28
Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals to Return in 2026 with Latinx Theatre Commons
Broadway World, June 26
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