After helping guide the U.S. men’s water polo team to Olympic bronze, UC San Diego men’s water polo coach Matt Ustaszewski returned from the electrifying atmosphere of Paris and sat down with UC San Diego Today to reflect on the journey that led the team to the podium. Read More»
A multidisciplinary team of scientists at UC San Diego and the University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $6.9 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to prepare a potential disease-modifying Alzheimer’s treatment for future clinical trials. Read More»
Ahead of the opening of the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox at UC San Diego on Aug. 29, faculty director Uri Manor reflects on his own journey—including overcoming the challenges of a disability—that brought him to lead the university’s new high-tech cluster. Read More»
Computer scientists from UC San Diego and Northeastern University have uncovered critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the wireless gear-shifting technology built into high-end bicycles. The researchers are now working with Shimano, one of the leading bicycle component manufacturers, to develop vital countermeasures. Read More»
After joining UC San Diego as senior director of talent solutions six months ago, Samson Blackwell—who leads three teams focused on finding the very best talent for the university—sheds light on some upcoming changes and his efforts to help drive the university’s People Proposition, an approach that recognizes the whole person. Read More»
This summer, Mandeville Art Gallery at UC San Diego presents a new commission exploring liberated Black realities by artist LaJuné McMillian. “The Portal’s Keeper” was created specifically for the gallery’s permanent exterior three-sided LED screen and is co-sponsored by the university’s Black Studies Project. Read More»
ArtPower at UC San Diego will present the Celebrate Ameri’kana Music and Arts Festival on August 24 at the Epstein Family Amphitheater. The daylong festival is free to members of the campus community and will feature Los Texmaniacs, Gaby Moreno, Making Movies, Renee Goust and more. Founded by the Latin Grammy-nominated band Making Movies, Celebrate Ameri’kana is a traveling festival celebrating the diverse colors of American music. Learn More»
