The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) has announced that Commencement will take place from June 13 to 15, with Mark Allen, a UC San Diego alumnus and triathlon legend, serving as the keynote speaker.
As a student, Allen was a standout member of the men’s swim team, graduating in 1980 with a degree in biology.
He went on to build one of the most celebrated careers in the history of endurance sports. After six attempts, Mark won his first IRONMAN World Championship in Kona in 1989 and went on to win five more championships.
Today, he is a renowned coach, author, and IRONMAN analyst who continues to inspire others with lessons in purpose, perseverance, and personal growth.
Scholarships play a vital role in supporting students along their academic journeys at UC San Diego. Recently, it was announced that the Chancellor committed $1 million to match donations to scholarship funds on a 1:1 basis.
According to UC San Diego, alums have come together to support the advancement of tomorrow’s leaders. Scholarships are endorsed by the Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Council, Black Alumni Council, Latinx Alumni Council, and Filipino/a/x Alumni Council.
Fans of Lilo & Stitch at UC San Diego must be pleased to see a nod to their alma mater in the latest Lilo & Stitch movie. In the film, Lilo’s big sister, Nani, is depicted heading off to study marine biology at the University of California, San Diego.
For the class of 2025, biochemistry graduate Beatriz Pereira dos Guimarães Peixoto from the University of California, San Diego, has been recognized as an outstanding student.
This fall, she will continue her academic journey at Johns Hopkins University. Her goal is to pursue a PhD and eventually work at the interface of biotechnology and medicine, developing treatments that make a tangible difference in patients’ lives.
Pereira engaged heavily in research at UCSD, working in the lab allowed her to apply her classroom knowledge to real-world problems, particularly in areas related to cancer and regenerative medicine.
During her first year, she struggled with an introductory English class and found it disappointing to fail.
However, it motivated her to improve and develop better study habits and time management skills. This experience became a turning point, teaching her the importance of resilience and the value of seeking help when needed.
During her first two years, she lived in the International House (I-House), surrounded by students from all over the world.
She also became involved with the Brazilian Student Association at UC San Diego, which helped her build a community of students who shared similar experiences of navigating life far from home.
In a Q&A, UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering alumnus Cyrus Rustomji, Ph.D. ’15, reflected on how his curiosity about a can of compressed air, along with support from the university ecosystem and federal funding, fueled innovation in battery technology.
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