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
Carrie Mae Weems, MFA '84
Get to know Carrie Mae Weems, MFA ’84—world-renowned artist, MacArthur Fellow, National Medal of Arts recipient, and 2025 Illustrious Alumni Award honoree. Watch her inspiring story now on YouTube.
Jim Kaplan ’84
From small‑town roots to global engineering leader, Jim Kaplan ’84 credits his UC San Diego “Triton family” as the launchpad for his success—and now he’s paying it forward. Read his story.
Soraya Gargash ’22
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.
