UC San Diego achieved a top rating in the global Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS), placing it third in the nation among Platinum-rated institutions and highlighting its leadership in climate action, innovative education and sustainable campus operations. Read More»
After TikTok briefly barred U.S. users from its platform on Jan. 19—only to restore access 12 hours later—questions have surfaced about the app's future. In this Q&A, Victor Shih, director of the School of Global Policy and Strategy’s 21st Century China Center, explores the reasons behind the scrutiny of the app and the potential consequences of a permanent ban. Read More»
Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and NOAA Fisheries’ Southwest Fisheries Science Center conducting routine sampling off the Southern California coast documented ash extending 100 miles offshore as the Palisades and Eaton fires raged. They are now revisiting the region to track the likely effects of toxics on the marine ecosystem. Read More»
Five UC San Diego faculty members have been honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the nation’s highest recognition for early-career researchers. Their groundbreaking contributions span fields from air taxi design and neuromorphic computing to marine robotics, protein quality control systems and AI-driven turbulence modeling, exemplifying UC San Diego’s leadership in innovation and discovery. Read More»
UC San Diego will host its seventh annual Triton Giving Day on April 30. The campus will organize two kickoff parties on Jan. 28 and 29 to provide information about leveraging Triton Giving Day to make an impact in a wide range of areas on campus. Read More»
Microbiome pioneer Rob Knight, director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation, has been named the 2025 Scientist of the Year by the ARCS Foundation San Diego chapter. Recognized for groundbreaking research linking microbes to health and disease and the functioning of ecosystems, Knight will be honored at an April 13 event celebrating his transformative contributions to science and global health. Read More»
UC San Diego staff, faculty and their families are invited to attend the second annual “College Planning for UC San Diego Families” event on Feb. 1 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whether you have high school, middle school or community college students, or you’re planning your own educational journey, you’ll gain valuable insights and resources, hear from a keynote speaker and attend tailored workshops to support your family’s educational journey. Register Now»
