We’re wrapping up 2025 with a collection of this year’s special moments and milestones, along with stunning imagery showcasing the very best from UC San Diego.
Engineers have developed a spray-on polymer coating that could help plants resist harmful bacterial infections and survive drought. Interestingly, spraying just part of a leaf results in bacterial immunity and improved drought tolerance for the entire plant.
A new study has found that the microbial communities making up the gastrointestinal tract of rats are shaped by the genes of their social partners. The findings could have implications for human health.
A study shows a new approach restores attention, memory and reading skills more effectively than standard therapies.
A young patient’s wish sparks a decades long partnership that leads UC San Diego to pioneer life changing gene therapies, transforming cystinosis care and advancing treatments for many diseases.
Rolling Stone, December 17
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CNN, December 10
KPBS, December 9
The New York Times, December 7
Take a deeper look into the remarkable stories of our changemakers and community-builders, our cutting-edge research, and the global influence of UC San Diego.
From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.
During UC San Diego’s recent 2025 Illustrious Alumni Awards celebration in Los Angeles, Christopher Siok '96 was recognized with Triton Hero Award, designed by fellow alumnus and glass artist Tim Carey '96.
Alumni-founded brands, sustainably minded gifts and uniquely UC San Diego experiences come together in this year’s Triton Holiday Gift Guide, featuring 11 ways to spread blue-and-gold cheer all season long.
The first years as an early-career or newly appointed faculty member can be both exciting and overwhelming. The Teaching and Learning Commons and the Center for Faculty Success and Engagement, launched the New Faculty Academy (NFA) for faculty who joined UC San Diego in recent years
“We recognized that generative AI was transforming the technology landscape and appreciated the support to bring it to UC San Diego.”
“Come, bring a friend, watch us compete, and I think you'll be hooked. Bring yourself and your best energy, and we will work really hard to put on a great show.”
“Blending the social sciences with engineering is not easy, we don’t even speak the same language! But in order to find just climate solutions, collaboration across disciplines is essential.”
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