Achyuta Adhvaryu has been appointed the inaugural director of the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy India Center effective Jan. 1, 2023. The newly created center will serve as a world-class hub for research, education and public engagement related to sustainable growth in India and advancing U.S.-India collaboration. Read More»
Biotechnology innovator and entrepreneur Gene Lay has committed $25 million through the Laygend Foundation to name the Department of Bioengineering in honor of his mentor, Professor Emeritus Shu Chien. The endowment will build on the department's excellence by providing transformative annual recurring support for research and education. Read More»
UC San Diego has been selected to join the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship to accelerate the next scientific revolution by applying AI to research in STEM. The fellowship will be led by Tara Javidi, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Jacobs Family Scholar and Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute fellow. Read More»
The University of California San Diego will be one of multiple sites assessing the safety and efficacy of tecovirimat (TPOXX) as a potential treatment for human monkeypox. The antiviral currently is approved for treatment of human smallpox in adults and children caused by the variola virus. Read More»
Homecoming 2022 brought a full schedule of fun, spirited events to campus, like the Triton Tailgate, alumni reunions, athletic matches and the return of the fan-favorite Triton 5K. This year’s race took participants along a brand-new route that highlighted the transformational impact of the record-breaking Campaign for UC San Diego. View Slideshow»
UC’s Open Enrollment for 2023 benefits begins today at 8 a.m. and ends on Nov. 18. UC will continue to offer the same benefit plans as this year for faculty and staff. However, there are some important changes—including new resources to support you, enhanced benefits and changes in monthly premiums—so take the time to understand your options. Read More»
