The University of California San Diego has advanced two spots to become the sixth best public university in the country, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Overall, UC San Diego ranked No. 28 on the complete list of over 400 of the nation’s colleges, jumping six spots from last year. Read More»
Triton Weeks of Welcome (TWOW) is officially underway, starting the academic year off on a high note with an immersive campus-wide series of more than 100 introductory activities, special programs and signature events. Students can jump into an array of social activities that boost Triton pride and foster community—such as concerts, athletic events, resource fairs and more. Read More»
A generous gift from Joan and Irwin Jacobs in 1998 put the relatively new school of engineering at UC San Diego on a trajectory to become the powerhouse that it is today. Many of the key players in the development of the Jacobs School of Engineering gathered Sept. 8 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the school’s naming and reflect on its past, present and future.Read More»
Roger's Market, Sixth Market and Seventh Market will soon feature Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, eliminating checkout lines and saving valuable time for students, faculty and staff. UC San Diego is the first location in San Diego to feature this technology, which can also be found elsewhere in California and across the U.S. Read More»
Two unique programs gave high school and incoming first-year students the opportunity to “test drive” college courses this summer. High school students were immersed in novel subjects through the new Discover UC San Diego program, while hundreds of incoming first-year students got a head start through the Summer Bridge college transition program. Read More»
The Mandeville Art Gallery presents “How We Gather,” a group exhibition that explores how contemporary artists approached the multifaceted meaning of solidarity in the context of the pandemic. The free exhibition will open to the public with a special celebration on Oct. 7. Read More»
UC San Diego Police to Hold Community Event in Town Square
Learn about self-defense trainings, mental health resources, safety escorts and more as we head into a new academic year. Look for the tents in Town Square on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The new Franklin Antonio Hall collaborative research building, engineered to incorporate the latest sustainability and efficiency tools, was recently awarded LEED Platinum certification by the US Green Building Council. Part of the Jacobs School of Engineering, Franklin Antonio Hall is among six UC San Diego projects to achieve Platinum certification. Read More»
The local community recently came together to celebrate UC San Diego’s 30th annual Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational and raise funds to fight cancer. Since its establishment three decades ago, the event has raised more than $11 million for Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. View Slideshow»
“Fallen Star”—the tiny blue house that defies gravity—will reopen for public tours on Sept. 27. Created in 2012 by artist Do Ho Suh for UC San Diego’s Stuart Collection, the fully furnished home includes a rooftop garden with stunning views of the campus. Learn More»
