UC San Diego

06/04/2026

In honor of National Corgi Day and commencement just around the corner, here's a little something to brighten your feed. 🐕🎓

Photos via: on Instagram.

06/03/2026

Even in the world’s most opaque economies, data leaves a trace.

A new UC San Diego study explores how researchers can reconstruct economic activity in places like North Korea, where official data is scarce or tightly controlled. Using tools like satellite imagery, price monitoring and trade “mirror statistics,” researchers are piecing together hidden economic signals through a method they call “forensic economics.”

The takeaway: even in global economic “black holes,” meaningful insights are still within reach.

🔗 Learn how innovative data approaches are shedding light on the unseen: https://bit.ly/4wOsznE

​​​​​​​From satellite imagery to clandestine price reports, a new study from the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego draws on North Korea to explore economic activity in opaque regimes and information-scarce regions.

06/02/2026

Step inside UC San Diego’s new Glass Center! 🚶🥛🔥🌬️

The Glass Center is open to everyone through courses, workshops, public programs, equipment rental, repairs, fabrication and professional services.

Visit https://glasscenter.ucsd.edu/ to explore upcoming programs, register, and learn more.

ID: Video tour of the UC San Diego Glass Center. The video features exterior and interior views of the facility, including studio spaces, glassmaking equipment, furnaces, workstations, classrooms, and galleries. Viewers see demonstrations of glassmaking processes, close-up shots of molten glass being shaped by artists, and wide shots of the center’s collaborative workspaces.

06/02/2026

Step inside UC San Diego’s new Glass Center! 🚶🥛🔥🌬️

The is open to everyone through courses, workshops, public programs, equipment rental, repairs, fabrication and professional services.

Head to the link in our bio to explore upcoming programs, register, and learn more.

ID: Video tour of the UC San Diego Glass Center. The video features exterior and interior views of the facility, including studio spaces, glassmaking equipment, furnaces, workstations, classrooms, and galleries. Viewers see demonstrations of glassmaking processes, close-up shots of molten glass being shaped by artists, and wide shots of the center’s collaborative workspaces.

06/02/2026

On June 6, UC San Diego debuts its first-ever Day of Dance at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, bringing together nearly 300 students for a full day of performances.

The celebration includes the annual New Directions showcase, featuring original works by student choreographers, and V12ION, a high-energy dance team event highlighting the vibrant campus dance community.

From stories of resilience and self-discovery to moments of pure joy, this event showcases the many ways dance helps students find their voice.

Join us for an unforgettable day of creativity and connection:

UC San Diego’s new “Day of Dance,” happening June 4-6 at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, presents original choreographed works by students in the Department of Theatre and Dance alongside a special dance team showcase called V12ION that will feature nearly 300 student dancers from across camp...

05/31/2026

What does career success actually look like and how do you get there?

UC San Diego’s “10x10: Career Lessons” course connects students directly with alumni and industry leaders for candid conversations about networking, mentorship and navigating career pivots.

Through 10 lectures over 10 weeks, speakers share practical insights on resilience, leadership and building meaningful professional relationships early.

It’s a powerful example of how UC San Diego is preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

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Students often hear about the importance of networking for career success — but what does that actually look like? A new course launched by the Department of Economics in the School of Social Sciences gives students the chance to connect with accomplished professionals directly in the classroom.

05/30/2026

Why do you think space fascinates us? 🌔🪐🔭

A UC San Diego expert says it’s tied to our biggest questions about life, the universe and our place in it: https://bit.ly/4uEXXDQ

We all tuned in when the Artemis II crew splashed down off the San Diego coast. Planetary scientist and academic leader Meenakshi Wadhwa shares her thoughts on why space captures our imaginations so well.

05/28/2026

Twist, turn, solve. Repeat.

UC San Diego’s Rubik’s Cube Club is building community one move at a time, from first-time learners to world-ranked speedcubers. Whether you're chasing records or just learning your first solve, there’s a place for you here.

Read more: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/student-organization-brings-fun-cubed

05/27/2026

Can you tell if you’re chatting with a human or AI? 💻

A new UC San Diego study found that advanced language models can pass a rigorous Turing test, with one model judged “human” 73% of the time in live conversations. The key: giving AI a specific persona to mimic human tone, behavior and even mistakes.

The research highlights a shift in how we think about artificial intelligence. It’s no longer just about knowledge or accuracy, but about humanlikeness and social behavior.

The implications are significant, especially when it comes to trust, online interactions and the potential for deception.

Read more about how UC San Diego researchers are helping us better understand the future of AI: https://bit.ly/4tVnmru

05/26/2026

Meet Fred Ramsdell.
Nobel Prize winner, UC San Diego alum and your 2026 All Campus Commencement speaker. 🎓
Register by May 29, 2026 to hear him speak.

05/23/2026

An exhibit of two mosaics created by the UC San Diego Rubik's Cube Club with help from others is available to view at the Sally T. AveryWong Library on campus starting from now through June 15.

05/22/2026

Less than a year after earning his degree in communication from UC San Diego in 2025, Hayden Gray became the first Triton to ever play in the NBA. Gray made his debut for the Utah Jazz last month in Los Angeles against the Lakers. He recently joined the Tritoncast podcast from LionTree Arena to talk about what it was like to play against future Hall of Famer LeBron James; spending the past winter playing professionally for the Maine Celtics in the NBA’s developmental G-League; favorite memories from a championship season in La Jolla and more. 🏀

🗞️ Read: https://bit.ly/4a4bVqi

05/21/2026

What if the answers you get from AI depend on more than just the question you ask? 💻

A new study from UC San Diego and collaborators reveals that government influence over media can shape what AI chatbots say by shaping the data they learn from. Researchers found that state-coordinated content appears in training data and can influence how models respond to political questions, sometimes producing more favorable answers depending on the language used.

Across 37 countries, the study shows that when media environments are more tightly controlled, AI responses in that country’s primary language are more likely to reflect those narratives. The findings point to a larger issue: AI systems are not neutral. They are built on information environments that carry the imprint of institutions, power and access.

As AI becomes a bigger part of how people learn, interpret and navigate the world, understanding what goes into training data and who shapes it has never been more important.

Link to read more in the comments below. ⬇️

05/18/2026

Every advancement we spark has you in mind.

From smartphones to health innovations, UC San Diego research shapes how you connect, navigate and care for yourself every day.

Because the best technology doesn’t just change the world, it improves everyday life.

05/15/2026

Some people give speeches. Others eat an entire rotisserie chicken in front of a crowd. We know which one we prefer 🍗

At the 4th Annual Rotisserie Chicken Event, the president of the Costco Club really set the standard.

05/11/2026

Could hantavirus spread like COVID-19?

As public attention grows around a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship, a UC San Diego expert offers important context. While the Andes strain of hantavirus can spread through close contact, it is significantly less transmissible than COVID-19 and unlikely to lead to widespread global outbreaks.

The situation highlights the importance of continued public health monitoring, international coordination and clear science communication, especially as travel increases.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4d3w1TF

05/11/2026

Join UC San Diego Biological Sciences Dean Kit Pogliano in welcoming Nobel laureate, alumnus and All Campus Commencement keynote speaker Fred Ramsdell ’83 for a "Deep Look" public speaker series conversation at the Great Hall on June 11. Ramsdell will share his thoughts on advancing the American scientific enterprise and fostering trust in biomedical research and innovation. The event will also be livestreamed.

🔗 Register and learn more: https://bit.ly/4ddQqV0

05/11/2026

Are you an undergraduate? Your feedback can help shape the future of campus life. The Undergraduate Experience Survey is open until May 14, and your feedback will be used to improve offerings on campus. 🔱

Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/4ujGFfn

05/10/2026

Recent awards from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the W. M. Keck Foundation provided nearly $4 million to help bridge gaps in federal funding for scientific research at UC San Diego.

The support from both foundations benefited researchers and postdocs in areas of campus including the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences, School of Physical Sciences and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

🗞️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4wkAMzQ

05/09/2026

More than 300 student musicians will perform live on May 17 at the second annual Arcades Music Festival, a free public event with more than 10 hours of live performances ranging from jazz and chamber music to rock and opera. 🎶

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wkAngO

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Carter Palmer on being recognized as the 2026 Student/Alumni Innovator of the Year for the Chancellor’s Innovation Awards.

What began with the heartbreak of watching a loved one lose memory and identity to neurodegeneration has become a bold scientific effort to change the future of brain health.

Carter co-founded Third Element Bio to take on one of medicine’s most difficult frontiers: how to preserve cognition, independence, and quality of life as the brain ages. By combining advanced human brain cell analysis with AI-driven drug design, the company is developing RNA therapeutics aimed not at managing symptoms — but at rewiring the cellular aging programs that drive diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS.

As a UC San Diego Alumni, Carter has leveraged the university’s innovation ecosystem — including StartR, the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur’s MedTech Accelerator, and the Rady School of Management venture fellow programs — to help move this vision from concept to company.

Congratulations as well to co-founders Christine Liu and Tony Ngo for building a company with the potential to redefine how we treat neurodegenerative disease and extend healthy cognitive lifespan for millions.

Some startups build products. Others build a different future. Carter and Third Element Bio are doing the latter.

05/04/2026

showed up this weekend, and it did not disappoint. 🌅

For a brief window, the sun sets in perfect alignment with Scripps Pier, creating that golden, perfectly framed glow that everyone waits for. A stunning phenomenon that only happens twice a year.

📷: on Instagram.

ID: A time-lapse captures the “Scrippshenge” alignment at Scripps Pier, as the setting sun lines up with the pier’s pillars.

05/04/2026

A long time ago in a campus far, far away… ⭐ 🛸

May the 4th be with you, Tritons.

Original photos by on Instagram. 📷

05/03/2026

A transformational moment for data science and computing at UC San Diego.

With $125 million in combined giving from alumnus Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96, the university has established the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing, uniting the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute and the San Diego Supercomputer Center into one integrated, interdisciplinary hub.

The new school will accelerate breakthroughs across fields like health care, climate science and engineering, while preparing the next generation of leaders in AI and data-driven innovation.

This milestone reflects UC San Diego’s continued leadership at the intersection of research, education and real-world impact.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tLJsxh

The University of California San Diego has established the Halıcıoğlu School of Data Science and Computing thanks to $125 million in support from alumnus Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96. The school positions UC San Diego at the forefront of data science, AI and advanced computing education and research...

05/03/2026

A breakthrough year for UC San Diego’s Speech & Debate Team. 🏆

With expanded university support, students competed on national and international stages — earning top honors and representing the U.S. abroad. Their success reflects not only competitive excellence, but the development of critical skills in communication, adaptability and leadership.

Beyond competition, the team has built a diverse, interdisciplinary community where students find belonging, confidence and lifelong connections.

This season is a powerful example of what happens when access meets opportunity.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RejB2E