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The official Twitter account for the University of California San Diego. Our most cherished tradition is challenging tradition.
La Jolla, CA
Joined July 2011
RT @UofCalifornia: James B. Milliken has officially begun his tenure as the 22nd president of the University of California. He brings decad….
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If an eyewitness’s memory is tested early and only once, it can be a powerful tool to achieve true justice, says @ucsdpsychology professor John Wixted. Join us in advocating for federal research funding. Take action today ➡️ #BehindEveryBreakthrough #UCSD
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There are sunsets… and then there are Gliderport sunsets. 🌞🥲 . Photos via: @erikjepsen on Instagram. #UCSD #UCSanDiego #LaJolla #TorreyPinesGliderport
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Are you ready to be a Triton? 📱💬 The UC Application is OPEN! 🎉✨. Start your journey to UC San Diego through the @uofcalifornia website. Filing period opens Oct 1. 🔗
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UC San Diego researchers have launched the Wildfire Science & Technology Commons, a new online platform built to accelerate real-world wildfire solutions by uniting scientists, innovators & frontline practitioners through shared data, tools & expertise. ➡️
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A new tool from @Scripps_Ocean forecasts sewage contamination at beaches in the San Diego-Tijuana border region up to five days in advance—helping you avoid health risks and plan safer days by the water. ➡️
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UC San Diego Health has done it again! 💙.@UCSDHealth has been named the #1 hospital system in the region for the sixth year in a row by the 2025–2026 @usnews #BestHospitals survey — with top national rankings in nine specialties. #UCSDHealth.
UC San Diego Health is leading the way! 🎉 . We’re proud to be recognized in the 2025–2026 @usnews “#BestHospitals” survey as the region’s best hospital system for the sixth consecutive year, with top national rankings in nine specialties. #UCSDHealth.
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USAID cuts end food programs for kids in Africa and halt efforts to curb migration. Economist Craig McIntosh from @ucsandiegogps warns this weakens U.S. global leadership #BehindEveryBreakthrough #SaveResearch #ResearchSavesLives #UCSD #UCSanDiego #USAID
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UC San Diego has awarded the largest cohort of Hellman Fellowships in campus history! 🔬 26 outstanding junior faculty members were named 2025–26 Hellman Fellows 🔗 #UCSanDiego.
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Over 30 years ago, the Society of Hellman Fellows Program was founded at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego. The program awarded 10 Hellman Fellowships in 1995 at UC San Diego. This spring, 26 UC San Diego...
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Rajesh K. Gupta — renowned computer scientist and founding director of the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute — has been named the founding dean of the new School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences @scids_ucsd. 🔗 Learn more: #UCSD.
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Rajesh K. Gupta, a distinguished computer scientist and seasoned academic leader, has been named founding dean of the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences (SCIDS).
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One summer. New cities. Lasting memories. ✈️. Eight UC San Diego students take us inside their summer adventures through their own stories and photos. Follow along with their journeys in a series of reflections recorded during their travels.
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One summer. New cities. Lasting memories. Eight UC San Diego students take us inside their summer adventures through their own stories and photos. Follow along with their journeys in a series of...
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Tariffs are dominating the headlines—but what do they really do? Five UC San Diego experts break down how tariffs work, why governments use them and what their impact is in today’s interconnected world. #Tariffs #TradeWar #EconomicPolicy #GlobalAffairs.
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Five UC San Diego experts offer insight into how tariffs work, why they’re used, and what their impact is in today’s interconnected world.
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New research from #UCSanDiego reveals a genomic link between air pollution and lung cancer in people who’ve never smoked. 🚭 The study found that environmental exposures can cause the same DNA mutations typically seen in smokers. 💨 #AirPolution.
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A new study reveals that air pollution, traditional herbal medicines and other environmental exposures are linked to genetic mutations that may contribute to the development of lung cancer in people...
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RT @UCSDMedSchool: Marcia Faustin, M.D. accompanied @USAGym star Suni Lee as she accepted her @ESPYS for Best Comeback! 🩺. Dr. Faustin comp….
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Learn more about Meenakshi Wadhwa 🔗
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University of California San Diego today announced the appointment of Meenakshi Wadhwa to the position of Vice Chancellor for Marine Sciences, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and...
We are thrilled to announce that Meenakshi Wadhwa will serve as the Vice Chancellor for Marine Sciences, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Dean of the School of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at @UCSanDiego! 🧵⬇️
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UC San Diego @UCSDJacobs engineers just shook a 10-story, cold-formed steel building—the tallest of its kind ever tested on an earthquake simulator. 🏢 Can we safely raise the height limit for CFS buildings from 6 to 10 stories? Early results say yes. 🔗:
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Explore the intersection of art, science, and storytelling at the second annual The Science of Story at UC San Diego! Learn more: . #ComicCon #SanDiego #UCSD #UCSanDiego
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RT @UofCalifornia: The University of California is in every corner of our state — providing transformational educational opportunities, sup….
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Take a scrolling break and enjoy the view. 🌞 🦋 🌼 . Photos via @erikjepsen on Instagram. #UCSD #UCSanDiego #SanDiego
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