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People walking and surfing on a sandy beach beside cliffs with palm trees under a partly cloudy sky at sunset in Carlsbad California. Photo courtesy of GPS staff member Amy Robinson.
Blue graphic that shows how UC San Diego Health leads in patient care, ranked nationally in 8 specialties and top 20 hospitals in the U.S. for 2026-2027.
Diverse group of professionals posing together in a bright office space with smiles and casual attire.
Professor Gordon McCord in a light shirt sitting on outdoor steps, with text congratulating him for the Rafael and Marina Pastor Chancellor's Endowed GPS Faculty Fellowship.
Digital graphic showing '21st Century India Center' with 2025-25 academic year highlights over a faint map of India on a blue tech background.
Portrait of Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School, featured as speaker for the Susan Shirk Lecture on U.S.-China Relations at UC San Diego.
Jorge's first day of his internship standing in front of a large black-and-white photo of Steve Jobs with the original Macintosh computer.
Abstract figures of three people holding hands against a textured red background on a magazine cover titled 'Current History'.
Digital globe with connecting lines promoting APSIA's online graduate school fair on July 23, 2026, for international affairs and public policy programs.
GPS building with glass windows under a blue sky, featuring a notice that the campus will close on July 3rd.
A professional headshot of Margaret Roberts over a transparent background of the Beijing skyline. The logo of the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy is in the upper corner. Text reads: "Margaret Roberts. Director, 21st Century China Center."
Person in a King Triton costume holding a trident between two people posing outdoors near a table with wellness information under a white umbrella.
GPS graduates in caps and gowns adorned with purple leis and holding yellow roses, seated during a graduation ceremony.
GPS Dean Caroline Freund in academic regalia delivering a speech at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy commencement ceremony podium adorned with the university seal.
Illustration of a Black man and woman facing each other against a yellow background with a UC San Diego logo. Text reads: "2026. Celebrating Juneteenth."
Multiple 'I Voted' stickers with red, white, and blue stars and stripes scattered on a white surface.
Five graduates in caps and gowns stand together in a gymnasium, celebrating their Class of 2026 achievement.
Three students sitting together at a restaurant table with menus, chips, and drinks, enjoying a casual meal in a cozy setting.
Two American flags waving in the wind with Geisel Library blurred in the background under a cloudy sky.
Professor Krislert Samphantharak speaks in front of a seated audience. A slide behind him reads, "SMEs and the Thai Economy. Krislert Samphantharak. University of California San Diego. 23 April 2026."
Panelists Kurt M. Campbell, Jaime E. Lizárraga, Tim Roemer and Dean Caroline Freund seated on stage engaged in a discussion. A screen displaying a triton is behind them.
Group of five young people wearing colorful soccer jerseys from Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Colombia, posing outdoors with international flags in the background.
A headshot of Mateo Vásquez-Cortés. Text reads: "Congratulations! Mateo Vásquez-Cortés. Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Award." The UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy logo is in the upper right corner.
Cristina Planter Riebeling addresses the audience, speaking into a microphone while standing at a podium on stage against a branded backdrop.
Rafael Fernandez de Castro addressing the audience on a stage with a branded backdrop.
Six individuals standing together, posing for a photo: Achyuta Adhvarya, Lisa Patel, Caroline Freund, Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla, Rajesh K. Gupta and Prabal Gupta.
A panel of five people seated with American and Indian flags in the background. Left to right: Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla, Asha Jadeja, Mohan Kuman, Prakaj Chandra and Yaj Medury.
A hand lighting a taper candle on a table set with grape juice. Another hand holds a microphone. Text reads, "Happy Jewish American Heritage Month!"
Graphic is a group of friends laying down on a mat with food. The text says, "20th Anniversary Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration. Power in Unite: Strenghtening Communities Together."
A group of twelve GPS students, faculty and staff stand with Senator Catherine Blakespear in the California State Senate chamber with flags and ornate columns behind them.
Bold text announces an event on 4.29.26 with Geisel Library silhouette against a colorful sky and hashtag #TRITONGIVINGDAY.
Professor Jakana Thomas with the San Diego skyline behind her. Text overlay reads, "CalVEX 2025: Understanding the Impact of Violence and Opportunities for Prevention in California. Featuring Professor Jakana Thomas. Thursday, April 30, 11 a.m. PT." The UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy logo appears.
A person in India holds up a tablet computer while overlooking a viewpoint. Text overlay reads: "UC San Diego. Event co-sponsored by Peter F. Cowhey Center for Global Transformation and 21st Century India Center. How India is Reimagining Government Through Digital Innovation. April 28, 2026 | 5 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Institute of the Americas | Malamud Conference Room."
Thom Mason presenting at a Los Alamos National Laboratory event, standing behind a clear podium with a microphone and holding papers.
Blog post banner titled 'Novels on Authoritarian Rule III' by Matthew Draper and Stephan Haggard with a background collage of book covers.
Silhouette of a modern Geisel Library and trees at sunset with text inviting to join Triton Giving Day on April 29, 2026.
Map of California with overlapping hands symbolizing violence awareness for the 2025 California Violence Experiences Survey.
Picture of UCSD King Triton statue with the text, "Join us for Triton Wave Makers. Join us for an inspirational speaker series featuring alumni who share their journeys and encourage you along yours."
Photo of Joshua Graff Zivin with the text, "Congratulations to Joshua Graff Zivin, inaugural holder of the Center for Global Transformation Endowed Chair in Technology Policy"
Sunset view of a Scripps pier over the Pacific Ocean with text inviting to MAS-IA virtual info session on April 1.
Event graphic featuring a dialogue titled "45 Hours in India" with Professor David Victor recorded on March 9, 2026. Headshots of David Victor and Achyuta Adhvaryu.
Promotional graphic for Business Talk episode featuring Dr. Achyuta Adhvaryu discussing platform work in India, Indonesia, and Kenya on March 4, 2026.
Text says, "Apply to become a Poseidon Fellow. UC San Diego students with founders, investors and mentors to learning how startups are built."