News and Recognitions
Read about groundbreaking achievements, prestigious awards, and impactful contributions of our Triton community. From pioneering research and academic excellence to innovation, leadership, and global impact, UC San Diego continues to push boundaries and redefine possibilities. Stay informed about the latest university milestones and inspiring stories that showcase the brilliance of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Alumni Stories
Brandon Güell ‘16
Get to know award-winning wildlife photographer and ecologist Brandon Güell '16, whose “Treefrog Pool Party" photo recently won him Wildlife Photographer of the Year. See Brandon's photos 📸
Abby Sherlock ‘19
Meet Abby Sherlock ‘19, an associate game producer at @RiotGames and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree! A theater kid, sorority sister, and avid gamer at Marshall College, her drive is reshaping the gaming industry. Get to know Abby 🎮
Booki Vivat ‘10
From her humble beginnings writing stories for class at UC San Diego and doodling for fun, Booki Vivat ‘10 has gone on to become a New York Times bestselling author-illustrator. Get to know Booki 📚
Alumni Award Honorees
Meet UC San Diego’s Alumni Award recipients — outstanding alumni who exemplify a commitment to leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and service.
Meet True Triton Award Honorees
Service is one of the pillars of UC San Diego’s mission and vision — it’s in our DNA. To recognize alumni who have shown an extraordinary commitment to the university and our cause, we created the True Triton Award, one of our highest honors.
Enjoy the University's Magazine
UC San Diego Magazine (formerly Triton magazine) is a complimentary, award-winning publication highlighting the distinction, prestige and global impact of UC San Diego. The magazine is published and mailed twice a year in April and October, but it is also available anytime online.
Campus News
From exciting athletics programs and campus events, to our latest contributions to cutting-edge research—UC San Diego is a vibrant community of creators and innovators, making a positive impact both in San Diego and beyond.
