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
Chris Siok ’97 and artist Tim Carey ’96
From the front lines of wildfire to the glow of a glass studio, two Tritons — firefighter Christopher Siok ’97 and artist Tim Carey ’96 — come together in a story of bravery, renewal and Triton pride. Read their story.
Jack Spitser ’20
Jack Spitser ‘20 reflects on his return to the Olympics, photographing ten different sports in Paris last year. As the founder of @EpicDroneTours, he thanks UC San Diego for valuable experiences and connections made as he comes off a successful season filming content for the @Padres. Check out the post. 📸📹
Adam 'Ace' Moyer, MFA '08
Get to know Adam 'Ace' Moyer, MFA '08, founder of eyewear brand Knockaround. From launching in an art studio at UC San Diego to gaining international attention, Adam credits his grad school experience with giving him the tools to hit the ground running. Get to know Ace. 🕶️✨
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.
