Family Secret

Lois Yu '93, MS '95 discovered a family secret while working on her undergraduate research project.

A Survivor’s Story

Joel Poremba '89 is preserving his father's Holocaust survival story for future generations.

Family Matters

Michael Genhart '84 writes children's books to honor and relive the diverse facets of his family, and show what family can mean to others.

Honoring Family

Author Kirby Wright '83 captures the story of his grandmother in The Queen of Molokai.

Preserving Family Recipes

Nyssa P. Chopra '07 is curating a collection of stories and recipes from three generations to preserve her family history.

Peace of Mind

Mental health resources evolve to support UC San Diego students.

Baby Talk

Researchers explore early signs of autism in children.

Triton 5: Sara Riordan ’99

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what genetic counselor Sara Riordan '99 has to say.

Familiar Fiction

New murder mystery from the author of Sideways.

“The gifts of Irwin and Joan Jacobs touched my life.”

Aaron Sathrum, MS '06, PhD '11, reflects on the philanthropic impact of Irwin and Joan Jacobs.

The Bond of Friendship

The lasting bond between a kidney donor and recipient.

Letter from the Chancellor

We have accomplished so much together in support of our values and mission despite challenging times.

The Impact on Family

Author and essayist Conor Doughtery '99 details the day he told his mother she had Alzheimer's disease.

Family Legacy

A lifetime of service inspires a gift for student scholarships.

On the Cover

The stories behind the photos on the cover of Triton magazine.

Letter from the Alumni President

UC San Diego Alumni President Kimberley Phillips Boehm, ’82, PhD, says that students need you, members of our Triton Family.

Two Sides of Alzheimer’s

It's a complex disease affecting millions of Americans.

Under Pressure

The pandemic takes a toll on working parents.

Family Medicine

Dr. Natalie Rodriguez '99, MD '05 leads a dedicated group of students who bring compassionate care to the community.

Secrets of the Craft

The new Craft Center is now open and ready to get the community creating again.

Great Mileage

The double life of punk rock scientist Milo Aukerman '86, PhD '92.

“My lifelong career in activism began the day I chose to attend UC San Diego.”

Moorisha Bey-Taylor '08 finds her career path through the Black Student Union.

Digging Deep

The San Diego roots of investigative journalist Lowell Bergman.

Tunnel Vision

Our initial call for tunnel stories yielded a full-blown scrapbook and tale of a late-night adventure.

Memories of Paul Saltman

More alumni share memories of Paul Saltman.

Worth the Weight

A paperweight by a 1990s Craft Center artisan made an impact on Wendy Kwok ’99.

Notes from Underground

Exploring the legendary allure of our campus utility tunnels.

Triton 5: Laura McHale ’92

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what leadership psychologist Laura McHale '92 has to say.

Letter from the Chancellor

There's something for everyone at UC San Diego, especially for our alumni.

Spirit of Saltman

The Saltman Quarterly is one branch of Dr. Saltman's long-lasting legacy at UC San Diego.

Recalling Paul Saltman

Alumni remember a campus icon.

Deep Deep Trouble

A troubling discovery of DDT barrels of California shores.

The Sewage Solution

Combatting COVID-19 begins beneath the surface.

Triton 5K

The Triton 5K celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021.

Up And Running

All aboard the UC San Diego Blue Line.

The Missing Link

Triton magazine completes the story of Taq and PCR with Dr. Hudson Freeze, MS '71, PhD '76.

Triton 5: Erik Jepsen ’10

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what campus photographer Erik Jepsen '10 has to say.

Letter from the Alumni President

Alumni know UC San Diego like no one else.

Culture Keeper

UC San Diego alumna and Kumeyaay Native Eva Trujillo ’20 has become the university’s repatriation coordinator, campus guardian of tribal resources found on campus.

Triton 5: Michael Genhart ’84

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what children's book author Michael Genhart '84 has to say.

Tritons in Fire: Andrew Simpson ’07

A Triton from the frontline gives a hot take on the latest in firefighting tech.

Big Cat Advocate

Animal protection attorney Carney Anne Nasser '99 uncovers truths in The Conservation Game.

Wild Youth

Carissa Western '08 shares memories of her upbringing among wildlife in Kenya.

Flight of the Falcon

Raptor expert David Metzgar, PhD '01, educates the public and takes flight with birds of prey right off campus cliffs.

Oceanic Afterlife

Underwater libraries continue to yield scientific discoveries.

What To Do With Pablo’s Hippos?

Hippos are a growing problem in Colombia.

Animal Trackers

Student orgs partner with the San Diego Zoo to help keep eyes and ears on wildlife.

Overcome

Alex Rodriguez '21 shared his story of personal adversity at UC San Diego's Commencement Ceremony.

Triton 5: Ryan Chen ’13 and Kent Yoshimura ’10

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what Ryan Chen and Kent Yoshimura have to say.

The Art of Healing

Party Hat (Orange) by renowned artist Jeff Koons recently debuted at the Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health.

Laboratory Yellowstone

How a natural wonder revolutionized DNA science and started a bioprospecting boom.

New Views on Baboons

Insights from 50 years studying the complex society of "Darwin's monkey."

For the Birds

UC San Diego researchers see various applications in studying our fine feathered friends.

Tritons in Fire: Derek Alkonis ’87

A Triton from the frontline gives a hot take on the latest in firefighting tech.

After the Fire

Tritons share how fellow alumni helped them following a devastating fire.

If You Take a Triton to Work…

If you take a Triton to work or class via two new programs, here's what will happen.

Heat of the Moment

As wildfires get worse, campus tech and talent aid in the fight.

Wild Night

Triton shares one crazy night shift as a Campus Security Officer.

Christening Canyonview

Alumna recounts the first time she took her first "unofficial" swim in Canyonview Pool.

Anchors Aweigh

The story behind the legendary Revelle anchor, and how it came to be.

Heart of the Matter

A decade of excellence at UC San Diego Health's Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center.

Letter from the President

UC San Diego Alumni President Kimberley Phillips Boehm, ’82, PhD, shares how alumni have come together during these unprecedented times.

Letter from the Chancellor

Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla discusses the importance of connections and new ideas at UC San Diego.

TTTW

A Triton from 19 to 69

Alumna shares her experience with the UC San Diego Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Alicia Garza ’02: Class of 2021 Commencement Keynote

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Overcome – Muir Commencement Student Speech

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Letter from the Chancellor

UC San Diego has a 60-year history of bold thinking, inspired creativity and groundbreaking innovation.

The Power of Protest

A professor on the role of protest through history and in recent events.

Long Game, Quick Pivot

How three Tritons pivoted their professional talents into pandemic response.

The Gifts of Elders

Alumna Yohko Tsuji '80 shares her outlook on aging.

Learning to Fly

Megan McArthur, PhD '02, shares how UC San Diego prepared her for a career as a NASA astronaut.

Up from the Mail Room

Talent agent Jason Burns '95 shares his career journey that started in the mailroom.

Moving the Needle

UC San Diego Health leads the way in vaccine delivery.

Physical Sciences at 60

Looking back at the foundational division, and ahead at its future.

Women in STEM

Professor Vicki Grassian celebrates the distinguished contributions of women in scientific research at UC San Diego.

COVID, Chronicled

Students document their pandemic experience, just as others have done through the ages.

All Part of the Plan

A look at original UC San Diego campus plans.

Decoding a Killer

How Barbara Rae-Venter ’72, PhD ’76, used genetic genealogy to track down the Golden State Killer.

Triton 5: Sandra Timmons ’81

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what Sandra Timmons has to say.

The Future’s So Bright

Longtime coaches look ahead at Division 1.

Letter from the Alumni President

UC San Diego Alumni President Kimberley Phillips Boehm, ’82, PhD, shares how alumni are serving our alma mater.

Meet the Alumni Award Honorees 2021

This year's Alumni Awards will be presented live, virtually, to eight exceptional Tritons.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Mark Weber ’94

Alumni look back at Black’s

Surfers of UC San Diego: Sander Nauenberg ‘00

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Lewis Samuels ‘99

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Peter Shepard Cole ‘95

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Jason Burns ‘95

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Michael Ciaramella ’16

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Allen Johnson ’90

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Revolutionary Summer

How a 1960s summer camp created a disability revolution and Netflix documentary.

Knock Around Camp

For the past 30 years, UC San Diego has welcomed school-aged children to campus for a summer experience like no other.

On César Chávez: Armando Arias, Jr., ’76, MA ’77, PhD ’81

Armando Arias, Jr., ’76, MA ’77, PhD ’81, on the impact of Cesar Chavez and applications of his philosophy and methodology in other arenas.

“This was part of my education as an Asian American during the pandemic.”

Alumnus speaks up to support Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Holly Beck ’01

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Chuck Golden ’94, PhD ’00

Alumni look back at Black’s

Surfers of UC San Diego: Brian Sanders ’97

Alumni look back at Black’s

Surfers of UC San Diego: Brandon Kampschuur ‘06

Alumni look back at Black’s

Triton Leaders Conference 2021 – Advancing Equity

Mentorship is key to advancing equity.

Love, 30 Years Later

Disastrous dates as students didn't deter these Triton newlyweds.

UC San Diego Earns Five CASE Awards

UC San Diego's Triton magazine with top honors for storytelling and editorial design.

On Black History: James Gordon Williams, PhD ’13

James Gordon Williams, PhD ’13, on the influence of history on the Black musical space.

On Black History: Jim Casey ’08

Jim Casey '08 on how history can inspire action in the modern age.

“I had to go to Times Square; I would never see it that empty again…”

A student photojournalist documents the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak.

“Our family is pretty tight knit… but now we’re all pieces that the pandemic ripped apart.”

Alumnus shares his family's experience living and coping with COVID-19 restrictions.

On Black History: Vincent Brown ’90

Historian and author Vincent Brown '90 on Black History, then and now.

Tech & Textile

High-tech meets high fashion to inspire the next generation.

Wearables: Where Are We?

The latest on wearables from Jacobs School of Engineering professors and alumni pioneering the industry.

(Almost) Ready to Wear

From easier health monitoring to better batteries--the future of wearable tech.

Creating the Cover

UC San Diego, through the lens of apparel.

The Show Will Go On

Theaters may be dark, but the light shines for UC San Diego's costume design program.

The Hundreds is Huge

How Bobby Kim '00 wrote the book on streetwear--for real.

More Than Just Threads: Mushroom Leather

Bolt Threads followed up their silk with Mylo, an alternative to leather that is made from mushrooms.

The Spectacular Synthesis of Spider Silk

Where others see cobwebs, David Breslauer '05 sees a more sustainable apparel industry.

What to Wear, Up There

Before PhD student Emelia Chamberlain headed to the research vessel Polarstern, we asked her about what's needed on an Arctic expedition.

[BIO]rigins

Triton magazine talked to Stu Brody, Don Helinski, and Mel Simon about the early days of BioSci.

Wet Suit, Dry Suit, Old Suit, New Suit

The evolution of underwater apparel.

The AI Stylist

Can machine learning create your next look?

Knotty by Nature

Crocheted monsters become artistic expressions.

Rusty on Rusty

Alumnus Rusty Preisendorfer shares the story behind his eponymous surf brand.

Classnotes

Workplace Showcase: ResMed

Triton magazine talked with San Diego-based RedMed, employing graduates in fields ranging from computer engineering to theatre and dance.

Trying On

One day in the late ’70s, I was walking past one of the Quonset hut classrooms and heard […]

Letter from the Alumni President

UC San Diego Alumni President Kimberley Phillips Boehm, '82, PhD, shares how alumni can get involved in campus diversity efforts.

Science & Style

How protein patterns make for innovative design.

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A Slice of Student Life

Deep Look lecture series

A Tale of Two Fashion Mags

For over a decade, two student-run fashion magazines have captured the look and outlook of Tritons on campus.

BioSci at 60: Mentorship, Then & Now

The meaning of mentorship, then and now.

From Mound to Gown

Life's curveball leads an athlete to fashion.

Triton 5: Ji-San Lee ’11

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what Ji-San Lee has to say.

A Year of Spirit

In a year like no other, our community continued to demonstrate its pioneering and innovative spirit.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Amber Puha ’93

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Mady Slater ’99

Alumni look back at Black’s.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Bill Lerner ’84

Alumni look back at Black’s.

“Workaround… a word that summarizes teaching during a pandemic.”

Alumna shares unbelievable challenges faced by families of school-aged children during COVID.

A Billion in Prevention Is Worth Trillions in Cure

Scientist Liz Specht, PhD. '14 believes we must completely eliminate high-risk animal-human interfaces to prevent the next leap from animals to humans.

Surfers of UC San Diego: Eric Pinczower ’82

Alumni look back at Black's.

Behind SWITCHFOOT: The UC San Diego Stories

It's a "Behind the Music" and "True UC San Diego Story" in one!

Surfers of UC San Diego: Chad Butler ’97

Before SWITCHFOOT, Chad Butler '97 and the band were regulars at Black's.

Triton 5: Marisa Reichardt ’95

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what author Marisa Reichardt has to say.

Reader Feedback

Readers respond to our Winter 2020 "Epic" issue.

We’re In This Together

"As we work together to end this pandemic, UC San Diego has significant achievements to recognize as well."

Strange Times

A philosophical look at time during the pandemic.

Giving Back to the Community

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Have Lab, Will Travel

Taking the fight to COVID-19.

Looking Back with Larry

A scientific visionary from the Qualcomm Institute retires.

Close Encounter

Alumnus captures Comet NEOWISE above Geisel Library.

Together, Virtually

So much of life has moved online, and connecting with your university and fellow Tritons is no exception.

Letter from the Chancellor

I reminded the Class of 2020 that integrity is what sustains our collaborative learning culture. This is what it means to be a Triton.

Scholars and Citizens

Alumni, staff and faculty share their experiences from Third/Marshall College.

Marshall College: Now More Than Ever

How Third College brought social justice to the forefront.

The Power of Public Health

Cheryl Anderson, PhD, MPH, was appointed founding dean of UC San Diego's new Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science earlier this year.

ICON.

The history of Geisel Library's prominence on campus, and in the hearts of Tritons.

Liquid Asset

How Triton surfers made their name in the waves.

“My generation has been told that COVID-19 will shape us…”

First-generation college grad shares what graduation was supposed to look like but never was.

“There are no simple solutions. I know this as both a police chief and as a trained historian.”

Alumnus reflects on the culture of policing in Amercia amid racial protests and calls for reform.

“I long to exist in places where I am understood as I am, not as I am perceived to be.”

Alumna finds a moment of reprieve while social distancing.

“We are working to ensure that there is ‘No Going Back’ to the streets for people brought in during the pandemic…”

A Triton in the UK helps to fight homelessness from her bedroom.

“We are practicing medicine in an era of less human contact, but that doesn’t mean less human connection.”

A doctor learns how to connect with others in an era of distance.

“Don’t let Covid-19 stop you, let it evolve you.”

Dr. Kevin Riutzel offers insight into “the new normal.”

“We stepped in with what we knew best: connecting people with beds to people who needed beds.”

Richard Castle III, MBA ’13, on how a hotel room can be a sanctuary in a crisis. The […]

“Though we have to stay distant, we can come together in spirit as Tritons…”

Alumni Board President, Jeff Belk ’83, on the university and alumni community's COVID-19 response and overcoming his own mild case.

“We set up a decontamination zone in the garage…”

A professor and ER doctor balances saving lives and keeping her family safe.

“Community means something different after you’ve spent weeks holed up…”

Arsalun Tafazoli '06 discusses restaurant life after COVID-19.

“What is obvious and clear for us may not be for a lot of people…”

A nanoengineering grad student finds the right way to talk to loved ones.

“Their history books are sitting blank today. What words fill them is up to us.”

The author of A Thousand Splendid Suns and The Kite Runner imagines the lessons future generations will learn from our response.

“I thought, let’s turn this situation into a learning opportunity…”

Children's book author and illustrator Dan Santat '98 on "The Dandemic," his online educational series.

“I look forward to the Alumni Center as the place where Tritons will return—after we all return…”

A longtime alumni leader reflects on the postponement of the Alumni Center.

“What’s stuck on our minds is all that we’ve got—time and uncertainties…”

A student conveys the sense of still being on campus.

“I treasured my own room on campus, but I could never truly relax…”

A graduating senior finds her space at home for her final quarter.

“Capturing my voice and hearing the emotion inside has helped me gain a new perspective…”

A graduating senior finds solace learning a new form of media.

“I don’t mind driving to deliver that special moment, a memory of happier times.”

Small business owner Mayly Tao ’12 keeps her small business afloat, while also supporting L.A. area healthcare workers.

“My first senior game was also my last…”

Following arm surgery last year, Alyssa Wing was cleared to take the field for her senior year.

“That was my last competitive moment as an athlete in the Triton pool…”

With a final water polo season abruptly cut short, graduating scholar-athlete Reilly Gallagher recounts the team's final days and memories that will last a lifetime.

“I’m hopeful we absorb the smart changes that need to happen now and keep them going…”

A physician assistant shares thoughts on the future of his profession.

“The heart of experimentation beats outside the classroom anyway…”

Adrift in his research, grad student Andy Zhao, MA ’17, finds hope in teaching a virtual quarter.

“I floated between feelings of guilt, helplessness, and gratitude…”

An overseas wedding leads to lockdown for a group of Tritons.

“The announcement was so sudden… I was at a loss for words…”

After a big win, Ryan Lew's senior year volleyball season was cut short by COVID-19.

“One step on campus, and you could tell something was wrong.”

Student David Dupont returns to an eerily quiet campus.

“The abrupt end will never define the experience I had with my team.”

Senior captain Chloe Wight reflects on her time with Triton tennis.

“I would have missed these moments if I was still in San Diego.”

Graduating senior Daisy Scott completes her final quarter from her childhood bedroom.

“Without them coming to school every day and seeing that others care about them, I worry about what can happen.”

High school is more than an education. For some, it’s a lifeline.

“An unfinished season is disappointing, but we will continue to be victors, not victims.”

After a tennis season ended by COVID-19, a coach shares lessons for the court, and for life.

Centuries of Scholarship: Margaret Burbidge

Among astronomers, UC San Diego physics professor emerita Margaret Burbidge, is a real star.

UC San Diego and COVID-19

Triton 5: Walker Ryan ’12

Everyone has answers to the Triton 5. Hear what Walker Ryan has to say.

Rebelle Rebel

Roads? Where Emme Hall '94 goes, she doesn't need roads.

To Swim San Francisco

The mental strength it takes to circumnavigate the city.

History Serves

Tenacious research into the past makes a present-day impact.

Orbiting Organoids

In 2019, researchers sent up 100 "mini-brains" to space for research studies.

Reader Feedback

Tell us what you thought of Triton magazine.

The Plastic Age

When descendants look back at our era, they may sum it up with one word: Plastic.

Campus Conservation

Student group is turning UC San Diego food waste into usable products -- fertilizer for organic produce and biogas for electricity.

Waste Not

Tritons are shaping a more sustainable world.

A Stop on the Way

The day Angela Davis, MA '69 returned to campus.

Growing Together

As our alumni population grows every year, so does the number of engaged alumni—Tritons who choose to stay […]

What May Have Been

Once at risk of dropping out, Charlie Morales '13 pays forward the support that kept him in.

Sweet Victory

How Judy Sweet changed the game to bring equity to athletics.

Beyond Impossible

Are alternative meats a fad or the future?

Centuries of Scholarship: Bert Fung

Y.C. "Bert" Fung celebrated his 100th birthday with students and researchers at UC San Diego.

Letter from the Chancellor

We are making this university a preferred destination for students, patients, alumni and the greater community. You will always have a place at UC San Diego.

Saving Kurt Vonnegut

Kirby Wright '83 recalls the day he saved author Kurt Vonnegut from a crowd of students.

Lost Cities with Albert Lin ’04, MS ’05, PhD ’08 – Nat Geo

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Jessica Meir, PhD ’09, Spacewalk – 1/15/2020

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Walker Ryan ’12, Behind the Cover – Transworld Skateboarding

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To the Ends of the Earth

Jessica Meir, PhD '09, goes to extremes to advance science.

Obituary: Bert Fung

The Epic Lives of Albert Lin ’04, MS ’05, PhD ’08

How a traumatic loss led Albert Lin '04, MS '05, PhD '08 to new frontiers and helping others.

Making the Difference

Kids can see themselves in the dolls created by alumna Amy Jandrisevits.

The Right Time, The Perfect Place

Alumni Board President Jeff Belk ’83 shares his excitement for a UC San Diego Alumni Center.

The Jazz of Surf

Triton twin brothers capture the SoCal sound.

Letter from the Chancellor

Creating and Sustaining Community In June, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright spoke to 15,000 Tritons and supporters […]

Price is Popping

Y Mas brings the pop-up sensation to Price Center.

Life of the Mindful

Mindfulness is having a moment right now—but what exactly is it?

A Spirit of Celebration

Hundreds of alumni gathered together to recognize eight distinguished Tritons for their impact on the world and lasting dedication to UC San Diego.

On Belonging

A move to Silicon Valley inspires UC San Diego alumnus to connect with local club.

Finding Home

I am proud to have called UC San Diego my home, especially because it almost wasn’t. I emigrated […]

The Planner

Robert Clossin '95 has director of campus planning, Clossin has a unique perspective on how the campus has evolved from his classroom days.

The Physician and the Scientist

Jyoti Mishra, PhD ’08 and Dhakshin Ramanathan, PhD ’07, MD ’09 Partners in the lab, partners in life—such […]

The Dean

When Carol Padden arrived on campus to study linguistics in 1978, she had no idea how far she would go, nor that she would never leave.

The Professor

Professor Olivia Graeve '95 develops materials that can withstand a variety of extreme conditions at the Jacobs School of Engineering.

The Coaches

A great coach can make a huge difference for student-athletes—something these alumni athletes know full well.

Strange Intelligence

Janelle Shane, PhD '14, has used neural networks, or artificial intelligence, to create names for guinea pigs, knock-knock jokes, even pies and ice cream flavors.

Good Problems

David Quarfoot, PhD '15 has created more than 40 crossword puzzles for The New York Times.

Putting the UN in Fun

The UnOlympics, 40 years strong.

Early Sun God

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Bringing It Back Home

Football at UC San Diego

Alumni and students alike may be shocked to learn that UC San Diego did have a football team in fall 1968!

This Is Us

This is us, your UC San Diego alumni office—the people who make the connections happen. When you reach […]

The Designer

Melissa Ewart leads the Associated Students Graphic Studio, a student-operated, in-house creative agency on campus.

Kelly Lytle Hernandez

Land, Sea & Air

Student engineering clubs push the limits—here’s the fastest, deepest and highest-flying out there.

In Memoriam

Alumna Kerri J. Hame '89 remembers influential professor, Dr. Eliot Wirshbo.

The Mattson 2 Live at Fallen Star

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On Mindfulness

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Managing the COVID-19 PPE Shortage: How Innovation Paired with a Student Workforce Protected Frontline Workers

From the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been a worldwide struggle to obtain […]

Triton 5: Stanley Fu ’03

We asked our fellow Triton five key questions… see what Stanley had to say.

What the Che?

Much more than food, murals and music--how a hut in the woods became a place to protect.

Who Was Herbert Marcuse?

The life and legacy of Herbert Marcuse.

Center Point: Intertribal Resource Center

UC San Diego's newest resource center recognizes and raises awareness of the Native American experience.

Center Point: LGBT Resource Center

The LGBT Resource Center has been creating community for 20 years.

Letter from the Chancellor

A message from Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla.

From the Ground Up

How Groundwork Books led co-op culture.

Echoes of 1969

A look back at 50 years of change and progress at UC San Diego.

Who Is Angela Davis?

Angela Davis, MA '69 inspired generations of students to seek change.

Center Point

UC San Diego’s six Campus Community Centers are as hard-fought as they are heartfelt.

Center Point: Black Resource Center

The Black Resource Center is a formal space to cultivate community.

Center Point: Raza Resource Centro

Raza Resource Centro brings resources, community and a place of belonging under one roof.

Then & Now

Alumni faculty, staff and current students reflect on what our history means today.

Protest and Progress

Annamarie Bezzerides '91 shares a campus memory with Triton magazine.

The Accidental Protest

Chris Canole '69 shares a campus memory with Triton magazine.

Crossing Over

Luis Alvarez '94 shares a campus memory with Triton magazine.

President’s Letter

A message from Jeff Belk '83, president of UC San Diego Alumni.

What it Means to Overcome

Autumn Burris ’11 and the fight to end systems of prostitution.

UC San Diego Giving Day 2019

Triton magazine asked alumni why they choose to give back to the university.

On the Fringe: The Che

From the Triton magazine archives.

Looking Back: Socialist Ideals

From the Triton magazine archives.

Center Point: Cross-Cultural Center

The Cross-Cultural Center has helped generations of students find their place at the university.

Center Point: Women’s Center

Student demonstrations for a formal Women's Center gave way to a thriving resource center today.

What it Means to Rise

Alicia Garza ’02 and the spark that started a movement.

What it Means to Witness

Luis Alberto Urrea '77 and the stories that bridge borders.

Take a Triton to Work Day

Students take a break from vacation to meet with alumni While other students were spring breaking with friends […]

Triton Storyteller

In honor of Women’s History month, This Week is featuring a series of stories highlighting UC San […]

The Jazz of the Surf

San Diego Music Awards’ 2019 Best Jazz Album goes to alumni jazz duo, The Mattson 2. If you […]

Triton 5: Shannon Rupert ’96

We asked our fellow Triton five key questions… see what Shannon had to say.

Making Waves in Drug Discovery

Medical treatments for disease are found under the sea. As a neuroscience major at the UC San Diego […]

Gold Standard

Our UC San Diego Alumni team is actively interested in the lives of our GOLD alumni, or those who are Graduates Of the Last Decade.

Family Jams

UC San Diego duo Hullabaloo kicks out the family jams.

Seriously Funny

From childhood to college to career, Ben Gleib '00 has wanted to make others laugh and think.

Game of Thought

Gaming industry pioneer Amy Jo Kim '79 brings game thinking outside the XBox.

The New Pong

The first project for PoNG (or the Power of Neurogaming Center) is aimed at autism intervention.

Ready Triton One

Gaming today is a booming, worldwide industry with UC San Diego alumni in every dimension—from making the tech to calling the plays, voicing the heroes and running the leagues.

30 Years of Global Policy

Given the chance to ask GPS alumni anything, we had just one question...

Art Nouveau

Unmistakably UC San Diego, the public art installations of the Stuart Art Collection are growing along with our growing campus.

Blockchain, Explained

Bitcoin and crypto may cause the buzz, but a new academic center cuts through the hype.

Bridging Campus

UC San Diego's latest landmark brings our campus together.

Sweet Baby Rays

A graduate student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography has made a discovery that could help unravel the mystery of juvenile mantas.

Medicine in the Mist

Engineers and physicians are working together to create a device that can eliminate bacteria that commonly cause hospital-acquired infections.

A New Path

A new program at UC San Diego intends to increase the number, persistence and retention of underrepresented students in STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and math.

Letter from the Chancellor

Keeping Connected The UC San Diego alumni network is stronger now than ever before. This past June, we […]

Charting the Pacific Century

School of Global Policy and Strategy reach continues to grow with impactful 30th anniversary events and activities.

Viasat Invests in UC San Diego’s Design Lab

Viasat gift helps researchers provide guidance to engineering organizations on ways to implement a ‘design thinking’ approach to drive global and societal impacts.

Quilts of Hope

Sally Jo Divis ’68 and her quilting group crafted 22 quilts for UC San Diego’s Hope Scholars Program, which provides support to about 60 former foster and homeless youth.

Washington Monthly Names UC San Diego the Best Public University for Social Mobility

UC San Diego has topped the rankings eight times over the past nine years.

A Global Academic Powerhouse: UC San Diego World’s 15th Best University

A prestigious new ranking has listed the University of California San Diego 15th among the world’s best universities for its award-winning faculty and alumni, as well as producing high-impact and prolific research.

UC San Diego 2nd Best U.S. University, Says Money Magazine

Money Magazine has listed the campus in the No. 2 spot in its new 2018 Best Colleges for Your Money ranking.

Notes from the Class of ’68

These were our beanie-wearing, melon-dropping pioneers, and here's where they went over the past half-century.

Craft Center Returns to UC San Diego Campus

The long-awaited announcement that a re-envisioned Craft Center will be part of the new North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood.

Live, Learn, Play: Vibrant New Neighborhood to Break Ground on Campus

When the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood breaks ground on June 18, a neighborhood like no other at UC San Diego will begin to take shape.

UC San Diego Tops List of World’s ‘Golden Age’ Universities

For the second year in a row...

UC San Diego Nets No. 20 Spot on New List of Globe’s Best Universities

Center for World University Rankings gives campus high marks for depth and breadth of academic excellence

Three Social Innovators to Watch

Student entrepreneurs rise up from The Basement.

Preuss School at UC San Diego Once Again Ranked Top High School in San Diego

Charter school also received a Gold Award designation and was ranked the 6th best high school in California.

On Location – Geisel Carillon

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One Year Later

The Campaign for UC San Diego makes impacts.

ON Location: Scott Paulson ’88, University Carillonneur

A behind-the-scenes visit to the top of Geisel Library, and the Triton who tolls the "bells."

Three UC San Diego Professors Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected three professors of the University of California San Diego as new members.

Species Named for Scripps Founding Benefactor

Researchers select Ellen Browning Scripps as namesake of annelid found on La Jolla Shores.

Tiny Injectable Sensor Could Provide Long-term Alcohol Monitoring

The chip is small enough to be implanted in the body just beneath the surface of the skin and is powered wirelessly by a wearable device, such as a smartwatch or patch.

The Curious Case of Cannabis

Historically, cannabis was one of many botanical products thought to have medical value.

UC San Diego Alumni Presents 40 Under 40 Awards

“I’m enormously proud to recognize alumni who embody our spirit of nontradition by making meaningful, remarkable contributions to our campus and well beyond.” - Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla

UC San Diego Health Named a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” for 2018

UC San Diego Health has been named a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation

UC San Diego Health Recognized for Outstanding Stroke Care

American Heart Association honors hospitals that adhere to national stroke guidelines to improve patient outcomes

UC San Diego’s PhD Programs Dominate U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools List

Campus’ strengths in sciences, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics net prestigious rankings.

The Day Matches Are Made

Over the 50 years since the School of Medicine admitted its first class, many aspects of medical education and practice have changed. But one thing has not: Match Day.

Thinking Outside the Museum Box

Miniature museums use storytelling to increase access to science education.

From Class to Clinic

Undergrad assignments help guide surgery.

Lyft and UC San Diego Establish First Comprehensive University Partnership in Nation

Includes student, staff and faculty commuter packages, safe rides, coordination with UC San Diego Health and more

Reaching New Heights

World travels lead to the world inside.

So Many Reasons

If you need a reason to give back to UC San Diego, I can give you 10,175 of them...

The World In Stories

Creative insight into the lives of millennials.

A New Latitude

Engineer and entrepreneur Jocelyn Lo sets her sights high.

Civil War Goes Online

Six ways the internet has changed global rebellion.

First Gen Success

System-wide support for first-generation students.

The Biggest Spirit Night in UC San Diego History is Here…

Celebrate Division I with UC San Diego on Feb. 9th!

A Different Doctor

Celebrating 50 years of the School of Medicine.

The Sound from Down-Under

Deep in the outback of Queensland, Australia, you wouldn’t expect to hear the sounds of pianos from the past...

Precious Little Liars

The way we praise may influence kids’ morals...

UC San Diego Commencement Speaker Has Been Announced

Civil Rights Icon John Lewis will address 15,000 UC San Diego graduates and their families at the June 16 All Campus Commencement ceremony.

UC San Diego Named Nation’s No. 1 Surf-Friendly School by Surfer Magazine

Campus lauded for its academics, affordability and proximity to Black’s Beach

Triton Spirit to Serve

UC San Diego Alumni L.A. Club comes together to thank troops.

Outhacking the Hackers

Professor Stefan Savage on the future of cybersecurity and how we can keep ourselves cybersafe.

The Transformation of UC San Diego

At UC San Diego, we are transforming our university so we can transform our world...

A Record Number Of Students Apply to UC San Diego for Fall 2018

University has the second highest number of applicants among the University of California campuses.

UC San Diego Researcher Named Semi-Finalist for Women’s Safety XPRIZE

UC San Diego’s Debashis Sahoo is one of 21 semi-finalists in the $1 million Anu & Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE, which challenges competitors around the world to develop technological solutions to improve women’s safety in instances of violence or harassment.

Bose Acquires UC San Diego Alumni Earplug Company

Engineering alumni first developed Hush smart earplugs for an undergrad entrepreneurship course.

Three UC San Diego Professors Named Recipients of 2018 Breakthrough Prize

Each will receive $3 million award for research in life science or math.

UC San Diego Named Nation’s 10th Best Public College for LGBTQ Students

The University of California San Diego has been named the nation’s 10th best public university for LGBTQ students, according to BestColleges.com.

UC San Diego to Join NCAA Division I Big West Conference

UC San Diego celebrated a landmark announcement on Monday—the campus’ move to NCAA Division I Athletics. Community leaders […]

Alumnus and Qualcomm Co-Founder Franklin Antonio Gives $30 Million to UC San Diego

Planned engineering building will be named Franklin Antonio Hall.

Indigenous Insight

Genomics of native populations could benefit all.

UC San Diego Women Rising

Despite their minority status in STEM fields, women scientists at UC San Diego have overtaken men as leaders of the campus’s biggest research grants.

Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week at UC San Diego Empowers Students to Help Needy

The week at UC San Diego will kick off Nov. 11 with a fundraiser for the campus food pantry, which provides free food to students in need.

The Bond That Beat the Superbug

Partners of all kinds come together to save a life close to home.

UC San Diego Ranked 6th in World for ‘High-Quality Science’

The University of California San Diego ranked 6th among leading research institutions in the world for “high-quality science,” […]

Timeless Generosity

A legacy of excellence lives on.

The More Things Change…

“When I was a student, I couldn’t have dreamed of the advances in store for our campus…”

Building Our Future

“UC San Diego is seizing the opportunity to reimagine our campus for the 21st century…”

Lost Boys Found

Study yields remarkable awakenings for children with autism.

Brand Champion

How Jacques Spitzer made relationships his business.

The Heat Is On

Two new professors cross disciplines to understand our climate.

100 Years of Walter Munk

A look back at our oldest living alumnus, and possibly the most interesting man on Earth.

The Force is Strong With This One

Dude Vader leaves the dark side for charity.

Prince Albert II of Monaco to Join 100th Birthday Celebration of Walter Munk

Conversation with Walter Munk to cap series of events at UC San Diego honoring Munk’s life and achievements.

Grand Plans

Welcome to the future of campus—new buildings, the Blue Line and an experience beyond belief.

First Class

Chancellor’s Associates Scholarship hits milestone.

The Future of SPF

Bird feathers inspire the next wave of sunscreen.

UC San Diego Ranked Fifth Best Public University in the World

The campus soared 10 spots in Times Higher Education's international rankings.

UC San Diego Ranked a Top 10 Public University

Campus continues to place on the publication’s annual list of the country’s best universities.

Breakthrough Clinical Psychology Program Funded by UC San Diego Alumnus

Joseph Edelman’s $470,000 gift will support novel pilot program offering UC San Diego psychology undergraduates the opportunity to gain clinical experience in psychiatry.

Washington Monthly Recognizes UC San Diego as a Top Five U.S. University

Campus recognized as a research powerhouse with an abundance of first-generation and low-income students.

UC San Diego’s $1.16B in Research Funding Sets New Record

For the second consecutive year, UC San Diego has reached a milestone for contract and grant funding.

Prestigious Rankings Name UC San Diego 15th Best University in the World

The campus was named the globe's fourth best public college.

UC San Diego Goes Behind the Scenes of SpaceX Rocket Launch

The campus was selected to be one of 40 social media ambassadors at the event.

UC San Diego and Student-Run Co-Ops Sign New Master Space Agreement

The agreement provides sustainable business operations for Groundwork Books, the Food Co-op, the General Store Co-op and the Che Café Collective.

Why Robot?

Robots are positioned to change our lives – but should they?

Stuart Collection Adds A New Addition: Song of the Trees

Composer John Luther Adams’ ‘The Wind Garden’ debuts as newest addition to Stuart Collection with public reception on Aug. 7th.

UC San Diego Admits Diverse Class of New Students for Fall 2017 Term

Campus continues to increase number of California residents and students from historically underrepresented groups.

Not Just a Box

An entire lab in the palm of your hand.

Behind the Stuart Collection

James Stuart DeSilva envisioned an art collection that allowed "generations of bright, eager young people the opportunity to find art even when they weren't looking for it. Nineteen installations later, we asked Stuart Collection Director Mary Beebe for the inside stories behind them.

Face it, Tritons—we’re different.

Continuing Our Legacy of Nontradition

"I encourage you to join us in our journey to a better future for our campus and our planet."

Together We Go…

When it comes to education and research at UC San Diego, our divisions of study are anything but divided.

Giving the Ice a Voice

Lending an ear to the sound of science.

UC San Diego’s Connections with the Dalai Lama Run Deep

His Holiness’s service to humanity and science has created long-lasting relationships with UC San Diego.

Changing the Face of Campus

Five years from now, the UC San Diego campus will be almost unrecognizable to anyone who hasn’t watched the transformation unfold...

The View From Above

When astronaut Kate Rubins '99 returned to Earth, Triton was waiting...

UC San Diego Researchers Selected for IBM Watson AI XPRIZE ® Competition

Team aims to give “creative machine thinking” abilities to leading cognitive computing systems.

The Preuss School UCSD Ranked Best High School in San Diego County by U.S. News & World Report

Charter school also named among the top five high schools in California.

Clean-Tech Czar

As point person for San Diego’s Cleantech Initiative, UC San Diego alumnus Jacques Chirazi has steered city’s strides in sustainability.

President Napolitano Honors the 2017 Remarkable Women of UC

“UC has produced so many forward-thinking, trailblazing women that it was hard to pick just 13,” President Napolitano.

American Academy of Arts and Sciences Elects UC San Diego Chancellor and Three Professors

Molecular biologist James Kadonaga, economist Valerie Ramey and artist Faith Ringgold, along with Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla, become new members of prestigious society.

The Basement: Finding Solutions, Innovating Change

On Thursday, April 27, The Basement will host Triton Entrepreneur Night, where students will present and demonstrate their groundbreaking projects.

Times Higher Education Ranks UC San Diego No. 1 in the World

New list recognizes universities established after WWII in the “Golden Age of Education.”

UC San Diego Designated as a Changemaker Campus

The University is the first UC campus to receive this distinction for providing students with interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented skills to succeed in today’s complex world.

UC San Diego Alumna Joyce Cutler-Shaw Honored for Major Contributions to the Library

Cutler-Shaw is the first alumna to receive the Library’s annual Geisel Citation.

Alumnus Taner Halicioglu Kicks off Campaign for UC San Diego with $75 Million Gift

Facebook pioneer will establish the Halicioglu Institute for Data Science at UC San Diego.

UC San Diego’s Grad Programs Earn High Marks in 2018 U.S. News and World Report Guidebook Rankings

Engineering, medicine and social sciences ranked in nation’s top 20.

Contributing to Make Positive Change

Alumnus Jaime Lizarraga ’88 works diligently in the nation's capital.

Food for Thought

UC San Diego students keep each other well-fed with the Triton Food Pantry.

In the Spirit of Muir

"Ten years after graduating from UC San Diego, I set out to hike the northern part of the Muir Trail in the spirit of my college’s namesake. Though I had zero through-hiking experience before stepping foot on the trail, I had the utmost of inspiration."

The Original Fly Girls

Alumna honors grandmother, a World War II aviatrix.

It’s Good to be Bad

A flip through the pages of any history textbook will yield the stories of people whose actions […]

5 Alumni Women Make the Future Brighter

In time for International Women’s Day on March 8, we spotlight five GPS alumnae and their professional achievements stemming from moments of being bold in their careers.

In Memoriam: Jonathan Singer 1924-2017

Jonathan Singer, one of the first members of the biology faculty at UC San Diego who helped build the campus into a world leader in molecular and cell biology, died on February 2 in La Jolla, CA. He was 92.

UC San Diego Alumni Announces 2017 Honorees

Tritons to be honored during UC San Diego’s Alumni Celebration, June 10

In Memoriam: Sheldon Schultz 1933-2017

Sheldon "Shelly" Schultz, one of the founding members of the physics faculty at UC San Diego, who received world-wide acclaim for his contributions to the discovery of “metamaterials," died on January 31 at his home in La Jolla, CA. He was 84.

Making a Mark in Downtown

In December, the university announced its plans to build an Innovative Cultural and Education Hub in downtown San Diego at the corner of Park Avenue and Market Street. The new center will connect a wide range of campus programs to the downtown innovation community and more closely link diverse neighborhoods throughout San Diego’s urban core.

Mandarin Makes You More Musical?

Mandarin makes you more musical – and at a much earlier age than previously thought. That’s the suggestion of a new study from the University of California San Diego.

Too Much Sitting, Too Little Exercise May Accelerate Biological Aging

Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even “older” cells

The Path Toward Division I

UC San Diego is one step closer to the reclassification as a non-football NCAA Division I university. The campus’s Academic Senate recently announced by vote of its membership that it has endorsed moving forward to Division I.

Remembering Lucy Killea

An icon in the political world and respected mentor to women, Lucy Killea PhD '75 has died at the age of 94.

Gearing Up For Success

A summer internship at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory may influence future development of wear resistant gears for spacecraft.

Finding Pixar

The playful adventures of an old-fashioned cowboy doll and electronic astronaut action figure left a lasting impression on […]

UC San Diego Among Top 10 Public Colleges Where Grads Make Six Figures

Want to earn a six-figure salary after getting your bachelor’s degree from an affordable public college? A UC San Diego education can take you there.

Coming Home

UC San Diego’s reputation is pulling many graduates back to campus to serve as members of the faculty.

Alums Take on Emerging Field of Nanoscale Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) headsets such as the Oculus Rift will line store shelves this holiday season, and UC […]

Triton Holiday Gift Guide

From our Triton Family to yours. Just in time for the holiday season, we’ve rounded up a list […]

Know Thyself

For Hillary Whittington, Marshall ’04, and Vivienne Ming, Muir ’00, the road to self-discovery was marked by courage, acceptance and the will to live an authentic life.

Lead Engineer for Pokémon GO Is a Triton

Next time you see someone playing Pokémon GO, keep this in mind: a Triton made it happen.

Alumna Addresses Students at Convocation

Vivienne Ming knows what it takes to prosper and achieve goals that may seem unreachable. Her secret? Failure.

The Future of Movies

Ameesh Paleja, '01, is revolutionizing the movie industry with Atom Tickets.

Three UC San Diego Theatre Alumni Win Princess Grace Award

Three UC San Diego Theatre and Dance alumni were recognized by the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, an organization that supports emerging artists.

Alumna Kate Rubins Spacewalk

Get a glimpse of the 6-hour spacewalk by UC San Diego alumna Kate Rubins, Revelle '99.

The Future of Sports (and Doping)

"Doping is not an act of an individual athlete: it’s a collective endeavor involving athletes, governing bodies, government, and fans like us."

30 Years of Going Big

Triton-founded ViaSat celebrates three decades in San Diego.

UC Olympians Go for the Gold

A total of 102 athletes, coaches and staff from eight University of California campuses will take part in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Making Memories, Building Tradition

UC San Diego's eighth annual Alumni Weekend brought Tritons together to share in the pride.

UC San Diego All Campus Commencement

"We are all entrepreneurs, go getters and problem solvers," said Muhammad Yunus, to speaking to thousands at All Campus Commencement.

Alumni Shine in “The Last Tiger in Haiti” at La Jolla Playhouse

Award-winning play by UC San Diego alumnus Jeff Augustin, M.F.A. '14 to premiere at La Jolla Playhouse.

Brilliant Minds, Inspiring Lives

From city council to the admiral's seat, from genetic ingenuity to inventing the Dothraki language—and not to mention winning the Nobel Prize—this year's alumni honorees are truly cause for celebration.

Suiting Up

Scripps Alumna Jessica Meir Trains for Space Walk Astronaut Jessica Meir, Ph.D. ’09, undergoes extravehicular activity training at […]

Restaurateur Eric Cho Delivers a Triton Twist

Triton comes alive! Meet alumni Eric Cho ’02 and poker professional Maria Ho ’05 on Thursday, May 12 […]

Alumna Maria Ho Goes All In

Somewhere in an off-campus apartment, students are shuffling cards and stacking chips for a friendly poker game. You […]

2016 True Tritons

You can’t talk about UC San Diego and not talk about our commitment to service. In fact, it’s […]

UC San Diego Alumni Board Supports Student Vote for Division I Athletic Program

Alumni Board Passes Resolution Endorsing Associated Students’ Plan to Raise University Profile San Diego, CA, March 17, 2016 […]

Manufacturing Matchmaker

Alumna co-founds Maker’s Row to make it easier for DIY artists to connect with American manufacturers UC San […]

‘Raising Ryland’: Alumna Hillary Whittington Gives Voice to Transgender Youth with New Book

For Transgender Day of Visibility, UC San Diego alumna Hillary Whittington returned to campus as a proud mother […]

Celebrating Earth Day with Carolyn Chase, ’78

Carolyn Chase’s secret to fitting several dynamic careers into one is simple: She has a musician’s respect for […]

UC San Diego Alumna Embarks on ‘Brave New Wild’ Independent Filmmaking Adventure

Documentary featuring dare-devils of nation’s early rock climbing era to premiere in San Diego April 19 Why do […]

Triton 5K and Festival

More than 4,000 members of the UC San Diego community, including alumni, students, staff, faculty and friends, came […]

Curating the Craft Beer World

On a Saturday afternoon in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood, Craig Vermeyen, Warren ’09, Nick Norton, Warren ’08, […]

Woman in Blue

As the SDPD’s supervising data analyst, Haley keeps the stats that keep us safe.

The Best Balance

Brookie Best, ’94, works to help HIV’s most vulnerable victims. HIV treatments have been remarkably effective over the […]

Case by Case

Having worked on policy and large-scale programs for many years, Rodriguez now looks forward to making change on a more individual level.

Visual Arts and Engineering Transforming Education in New Maker Studio

Engineers and visual artists are collaborating on final projects, even though they are in different classes. This is […]

More Than Meets the Eye

From DIY comedy to humanitarian aid, Milana Vayntrub, ’08, is much more than the face of AT&T.

Gardening & Giving Back: UCSD Alumni Day of Service

When students from Oneonta Elementary School returned to school on Monday morning, they were in awe over what […]

What’s a Chair?

Meet some of the minds endowed with the means to make a difference at UC San Diego.

Rebels with a Cause

They clicked immediately, as though long-lost brothers. Gerardo Arellano and Gabriel Agundez were best friends and roommates who […]

What’s Climate Change To You?

As the entrance of a new year typically signifies a fresh start, this January was perhaps cleansed too […]

More Than Skin Deep

Latino culture runs strong through the work of Paul S. Flores, ’95. But his latest performance shows just how deep it reaches.

Changing the Future

UC San Diego Division of Social Sciences alumna Helen Griffith had little interest in a career in education […]

The Basement: One-Year Anniversary

On February 6, The Basement celebrated its one-year anniversary at UC San Diego. In attendance were The Basement’s […]

Alumna Steph Barry Joins UC San Diego to Head Alumni and Community Engagement

Steph Barry, a UC San Diego alumna and global business executive, has been appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor of […]

In Memoriam: Tom Tucker 1944-2016

Tom Tucker, assistant vice chancellor of student programs and facilities from 1983 to 2003, and an instrumental figure […]

The Dry Marine Biologist

A genetic disorder keeps Aaron Hartmann, Ph.D. '14, from getting in the water, but not from making an impact.

Blood Moon Rising

Sept. 28, 2015 UC San Diego alumnus and Triton magazine contributing photographer Erik Jepsen, Roosevelt ’10, shows […]

If You Build It, They Will Come

A group of students watch the UC San Diego baseball team as they face off against Cal State […]

Alumni Donate $500,000 to UC San Diego Department of Literature

Alumni play a key role in a university’s fundraising efforts. Casey and Matthew Shen are prime examples. The […]

An Upward-Mobility Machine

“It is an honor for UC San Diego to continue to be recognized for delivering a world-class education that is accessible and affordable,”

Ice King

Landing a jump on ice takes confidence and skill, not to mention courage. Years of training and preparation […]

A Cut Above

Entrepreneurs Kush Kapila, M.B.A. '10, and Kevin Yuen, Warren ’11, could redefine the salon experience nationwide.

Move Over, Droids

You know R2-D2, C-3PO and all the rest in that galaxy far, far away; now meet the real-life robots of UC San Diego.

A Break In The Storm

From @scripps_ocean ・・・ Great shot of today’s #rainbow from @birch_aquarium. We also spotted two gray whales surfacing nearby. […]

Better with Boots

Some businesses find their inception with a stroke of luck—being at the right place at the right time. […]

Alumna-Founded Home Bakeshop

Meet the healthier version of the donut-baked, not fried. From alumna-founded @homebakeshopll ???? A photo posted by UCSD […]

Alumnus Brings Holiday Bowl Games to San Diego

Not many of us can say that we began our “dream job” straight out of college. But luck […]

Santa’s Helpers

Look around your holiday party this season and you won’t just see typical Yuletide flair—something quite bold and […]

Seventeen Years in the Making

The opening scene of Alvin Tsang’s autobiographical documentary film, Reunification, is awash in the peaceful sounds of ocean […]

Alumnus Debuts Film at SDAFF

R.J. Lozada, Revelle ’04, is a 32-year old filmmaker and a father. But he’s not a father. At […]

UC San Diego’s Annual Pumpkin Drop

Today’s record pumpkin splat was 138 feet! Weighing in at about 600 pounds, this was one of the […]

Shang-Ping Xie on Hurricane Patricia

“El Niño is altering weather patterns all over the world, not just limited to the eastern pacific. People […]

The Future of Surgical Robotics

Bioengineer Jonathan Sorger, Revelle ’97, presents the future of medical robotics at the Contextual Robotics Forum on campus Oct. 30.

Alumna Set for Outer Space

Kate Rubins, Revelle '99, will voyage to the International Space Station in May 2016 to conduct microgravity experiments.

Building Bridges for the Future

The Summer Bridge program transitions incoming UC San Diego undergraduates into the university not only academically, but socially and culturally.

Alumnus Receives Psychological and Physiological Acoustics Medal

Roy D. Patterson, Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK, has been named recipient of the […]

Alumna Artist Turns Her Lens to Campus

MacArthur Fellow Carrie Mae Weems' presentation, “Color: Real and Imagined,” is tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Price Center West Ballroom.

Alumnae Theatre Troupe Returns to San Diego

Chalk Repertory Theatre's “In Case of Emergency” will be performed at this weekend's Without Walls Festival.

Alumnus Named Birch Aquarium Director

Harry Helling, Revelle '80, brings his experience communicating and interpreting science for the public back to UC San Diego.

Social Justice in Center Stage

Poet and playwright Paul S. Flores chronicles the narratives of the Latino community.

Shake Table Awarded Grant

The University of California at San Diego has received a $5.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to run the world’s largest outdoor shake table for the next five years.

UC San Diego Breaks Fundraising Record in 2015

Contributing to the $177.5 million total is a notable increase in alumni giving.

Triton is the New Black

UC San Diego now boasts two actors on the hit Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black." Now, Triton brings them back together.

Twitter von LiebigCenter

@UCSDalumni The website looks great! Thanks for including us in your Field Guide to Business Growth! #ThatsTriton http://t.co/hJ7FNUTobU […]

‘Have Fun, and Do the Right Thing’

As the School of Global Policy & Strategy's 2015 Alumni of the Year, Scott Park, ’90, imparts words of wisdom for a successful career.

The New Triton is Here.

"To celebrate the magazine’s latest iteration, we’ve given this issue the theme of “What’s Next."

Never-Ending Summer

From ‘Banana Storm’ to ‘Lavender Cream,’ this alumna knows what ice cream flavors we like best.

Twitter @ThatColette

14 years ago today I was moving in to the #Marshall dorms at @UCSanDiego. I still have #TritonPride […]

UC San Diego No. 1 in Nation for 6th Year

Washington Monthly ranking measures what colleges are doing for the country

Great Progress, Bright Future

"As UC San Diego’s Chancellor, I am proud of our alumni and students, and of the Strategic Plan goals we’ve set together."

On the Map

Tritons from around the world got engaged, from official UCSD Alumni events to volunteer project. Take a quick […]

UC San Diego Debuts on Teach For America Top Contributors List

Graduates who join Teach For America commit to teaching for at least two years in under-resourced schools and become lifelong leaders in the pursuit of educational equity.

We’re All About Community

A Message from UCSD Alumni Board President Jerrilyn Malana, ’86.

Dana Springs, ’95, Tells All

Curious about public art in San Diego? Here are five key installations — selected for us by Dana […]

$2 million Alumnus Gift Supports Engineering Education

The gift from will provide critical support for undergraduate education in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Class Notes: Alek Tan

Alek Tan, ’11, Revelle, works in film finance at NBCUniversal.

Q Camp Helps Students Discover Campus LGBT Community

“Q Camp connected me with a community who helped me become the person I wanted to be" — Red Galura, '10.

Robotics Leaders Featured at Forum Focused on Future of Robotic Systems

Join San Diego’s robotics community on Oct. 30 for a day dedicated to the future of robotics for medicine, vehicles, consumers and more.

Which Campus Icon Are You?

Class Notes: Christopher Sharman

Christopher Sharman, '93, Roosevelt, was selected as the recipient of the 2015 National Defense University President's Writing Award and graduated as a distinguished graduate from the National War College in June 2015.

Ambassador of Art

A visit with Dana Springs, ERC ’95, the bridge between art and government.

All the Big Things

Dr. Saj-nicole Joni masters the art of getting things done.

UC San Diego Theater Alumnus Steals Spotlight with Princess Grace Award

Joshua Brody, M.F.A. '13, will apply his honorarium toward a 12-month apprenticeship at La Jolla Playhouse.

Twitter Scripps Ocean

Love my morning @Scripps_Ocean Collections. Our faculty and students are outstanding! @UCSanDiego @UCSDalumni pic.twitter.com/3FZEkPwaTu — Meredith C McConvill […]

Renowned Set Designer Brings New Perspective to UC San Diego

The Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, San Diego announces the appointment of Tony-nominated set designer Robert Brill as the newest faculty member in the top-ranked Department of Theatre and Dance.

Class Notes: Carl Christopher

Carl Christopher, ’98, Warren, is a program officer at the Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation in Los Angeles.

Michael DeZubiria ’14: Presidential Recognition

“I walked up to the Secret Service on the sidewalk [and] said, ‘I have a meeting with the president at 3:30.’”

More Than a Mayor

Serge Dedina, Marshall '87, wrote his first letter to the editor at only 7 years old. Today, he’s the newest mayor of his hometown of Imperial Beach, Calif.

Illustrating Science

Tsz Fung Kwan, ’13 and Scripps Institution of Oceanography grad student, doesn’t just love comics — they’re part of who he is.

Alumnus David Goeddel funds fellowship for next-generation scientists

Twitter Rob Mina

Alumnus Rod Mina shares his fave @ucsandiego throwback photo. Freshman year at ERC formerly Fifth College. #tbt pic.twitter.com/J8Lc0FTX4k […]

Into the Amazon

Science, history and environmentalism in one audacious adventure.

UC San Diego & You: On Amir

"Why We Buy Green: Driving Pro-Environmental Choice"

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The Next Move

Graduating seniors share their big ambitions.

Class Notes: Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll, ’73, Muir, works in autologous immunotherapy production at Dendreon, a biotechnology company in Georgia. He has […]

UC San Diego True Triton – Manuelita Brown

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Alumni Weekend 2015

This year's theme? It's all about you, of course.

Triton Family Photos: Alumni Weekend

Alumni & Community Engagement welcomed more than 6,000 members of the Triton Family back to campus.

Mike Judge and Members of Wong Fu Productions to be Honored by UC San Diego Alumni

Distinguished honorees recognized during UC San Diego Alumni Weekend

Theater Residencies Enhance Resumes and Jumpstart Careers

UC San Diego’s graduate theater program, one of the nation’s top training grounds, emphasizes invaluable professional experience.

Unveiling Truth

Sojourner Truth could not be deterred—not by slavery, not by illiteracy and certainly not by naysayers.

Making STEM Stick

Jacobs School of Engineering graduates Daryl Stimm, ’14, and William Mutterspaugh, ’14, are doing their part to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics to San Diego youth. And they’re using a classic puzzle to do it.

A ‘Speedcuber’ Gives Back

Philip Espinoza, ’11, can not only solve a Rubik’s Cube faster than most, he can do it while running a marathon. Eight hundred thirty-nine times in one race, to be exact.

The Basement

In alignment with Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla’s emphasis on entrepreneurship, the basement of Mandeville Hall was transformed into the nexus of innovation at UC San Diego.

Around the World in a Day

UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy and International Studies Program alumni and students coordinated volunteer projects for #WorldServiceDay... giving back their time, talent and treasure to their local communities.

Rady alumni highlight $100 million commitment

Ashley Van Zeeland '12, Pierre Sleiman '13 prove the broader impact of Rady family support.

Blue Book Answers

We received so many great answers to the essay questions from the last issue's blue book quiz.

In the News

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Chancellor Khosla: State of Campus

Unprecedented. Extraordinary. Evolving. These are three words we see more and more to describe our current world situation.

Tritons Tackling COVID-19

Thank You Triton and Health Volunteers

In Memoriam: Ernie Mort

Alumnus Ira Rubenstein remembers Dean Ernie Mort.

Triton 5: Nick Jiang ’07

We asked our fellow Triton five key questions… see what Nick had to say.

Catching Up with Barry Shapiro ’69

Alumnus puts the “active” in activist.

The nature of higher education is to create spaces for resistance and for people to redefine themselves and the world they want to live in ... that's why universities exist: to allow people to think freely, to allow people to redefine and shift culture. — Becky Petitt, UC San Diego vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, in the San Diego Union Tribune, regarding the university's use of the term "Latinx," a gender-inclusive way to describe people of Latin-American descent.

Being There with Fred Lonidier, MFA ’73

That’s the one thing a photographer has to be: is right there, at the right time. Fred Lonidier, […]

A Bright Idea

How a campus charter school has changed our community, one student at a time.

Letter from the Alumni President

Forever Young Good news, Tritons: We’re getting younger. No, it’s not a youth serum discovery from a bio […]

Think Inside the Box

Little Museums, Big Impact Amanda Schochet ’11, MS ’14, has big dreams for very small museums. Imagine you’re […]

GLOW

This past May brought a brilliant display of bioluminescence and many spectators to the beaches along the San […]

Letter from the Chancellor

Breaking New Ground When we collectively created our first-ever Strategic Plan five years ago, we asked ourselves how […]

Full STE(A)M Ahead

Innovative education on wheels. Any given day on the streets of Atlanta, a fleet of bright green trucks […]

Schooling the System

Disrupting generations of educational inequities. Teacher. Coach. Advocate. Counselor. Occasional custodian. It’s all in a day’s work for […]

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