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
Anna My Nguyen ’25, MS ’26
A first-generation trailblazer and future three-time Triton, she is turning her passion for engineering and biology into a career advancing biomedical innovation. 🧬✨Read her story.
Vivienne Ming '00
Get to know AI expert Vivienne Ming '00. In her new book, she makes the case for staying “robot-proof” by strengthening the human skills AI can’t replicate. 🤖 Check out the post.
Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96
Visionary alumnus and technology leader, Taner Halıcıoğlu ’96 is helping position UC San Diego at the forefront of AI, data science and advanced computing. 💻🚀 Read the story.
Illustrious Alumni Award honorees
The Illustrious Alumni Award recognizes and honors UC San Diego’s most illustrious alumni. Representing one of the highest honors for our alumni, this prestigious award celebrates distinguished alumni who have reached extraordinary heights, shaping a brighter future as they strengthen Triton pride around the world.
True Triton Awards
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.
