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UC San Diego Named 8th Best Among U.S. Public Universities by Center for World University Rankings

June 8, 2020

The University of California San Diego has been ranked 8th among public U.S. universities by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).

Matthew Steitz Named Principal of The Preuss School UC San Diego

June 5, 2020

After a nationwide search, Matthew Steitz, Ed.D, has been appointed principal of The Preuss School UC San Diego, effective July 1, 2020.

New Visa Restrictions will Make the U.S. Economic Downturn Worse

June 4, 2020

The Trump administration is expected to set limits on a popular program that allows international students to work in the U.S. after graduation while remaining on their student visas. The restrictions are likely to make economic woes in the U.S. even worse.

Student Affinity Groups Honor the Class of 2020

June 4, 2020

Each spring, UC San Diego’s event calendar traditionally fills with various commencement ceremonies designed to honor Triton graduates from all backgrounds.

Class Acts: 2020 Grads Step into the Spotlight

June 4, 2020

They’ve worked hard, made an impact, inspired their communities, and most of all, they’ve demonstrated incredible resilience in challenging times. Help celebrate the class of 2020’s remarkable achievements by reading their stories of hope as these new alumni create better futures.

Virtual Commencement Uses Creative Ways to Infuse University Tradition with Interactive Fun

June 4, 2020

With COVID-19 dictating that online celebrations must take the place of in-person graduation ceremonies across the country, the University of California San Diego will be honoring the strength and resilience of its graduating class with Virtual Commencement 2020 on June 13 at 9 a.m.

Helping San Diegans Return to Work

June 4, 2020

When Gary and Jean Shekhter learned about a research alliance that could help San Diegans return to work safely through comprehensive coronavirus screenings, they were inspired to help. San Diego has been good to the couple, who came to the U.S. from the Ukraine.

Theatre and Dance Students Take the Lead in Spring Quarter’s Virtual Productions

June 4, 2020

It’s safe to say when undergraduates Simon Martin and Marcella Torres-Sanchez realized their last quarter as theatre and dance majors was going to be online only, they felt what many of their classmates felt: what about the final, in-person productions?

Students Poised to Tackle Environmental Challenges in ‘Hacking for the Oceans’ Course

June 4, 2020

A new course offering at UC San Diego is providing students with the tools and training to tackle real-world problems facing the ocean environment. Launched in the spring of 2020, Hacking for the Oceans is a solutions-focused class led by marine scientists Eric Terrill and Sophia Merrifield.

International Symposium on Computer Architecture Honors Scientists for Paper’s Lasting Impact

June 3, 2020

The International Symposium on Computer Architecture is honoring a paper by UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering Department Chair Dean Tullsen — along with first author Rakesh Kumar and Victor Zyuban — with the 2020 Influential Paper Award for its lasting impact.  
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