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With 16 Oscar nominations, the film "Sinners" made Academy Award history. Visual Arts alumnus Sev Ohanian, a lead producer of the film, shares what makes the film special and how his UC San Diego origins helped shaped his creative identity.

Truth has always been contested — what’s new, says Professor of Philosophy Gila Sher, is the erosion of respect for truth in everyday life. In her latest article, she describes how the uniquely human value contributes to our very survival.  

One of UC San Diego's highest honors for alumni, this year's Illustrious Alumni Awards celebrate two History alumni, Robert S. Koenigsberger ’87 and David M. Marchick ’88, for their leadership, innovation and impact.

Will artificial intelligence ever be able to reason, learn and solve problems at levels comparable to humans? Associate Professor of Philosophy Eddy Keming Chen believes the answer is yes – and that this moment has already arrived.

Visual Arts Professor Amy Adler’s new documentary, “Rag Dolls,” is among the films chosen for the 2026 BFI Five Films for Freedom program, which highlights LGBTQIA+ stories worldwide.

Theatre and Dance alum Milo Cramer’s musical “No Singing in the Navy” world premieres at Playwrights Horizons on March 29, a leading Off-Broadway theater dedicated to new work.

Professor of Visual Arts Teddy Cruz, who co-leads a collaborative network of civic spaces along the U.S.–Mexico border, was recognized with a 2026 National Design Award.

Associate Professor of Literature Amelia Glaser has translated “Silence Dressed in Cyrillic Letters,” a work of poetry by Iya Kiva that stitches memories of the past into Ukraine’s new reality.

Assistant Professor of Literature Andrea Mendoza’s book “Transpacific Nonencounters: Racial Disconnects Across Twentieth-Century Japan and Mexico” releases in April.

Professor of Literature Daisuke Miyao’s new book “Ozu and the Ethics of Indeterminacy”re-examines cinema studies through the work of Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu.

This exhibit at Geisel Library explores the work of André Kim, South Korea's first male fashion designer and a pioneer of international cultural exchange, curated in support by Associate Professor of History Todd Henry.

Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff, who recently joined UC San Diego as the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Professor of Practice in Theatre and Dance, will lead a three-part lecture series this spring, free and open to all.

Associate Professor of Music Wilfrido Terrazas collaborates with Boris Acosta, Christopher Clarino, Sofia Leal and Carlos Rosas in rescuing long lost, neglected or forgotten works of his, many of which are being presented for the first time.

Over 20 new works will be presented at this year's WOW Festival, a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences that will include performances by Visual Arts, Music and Theatre and Dance students and alumni.

Did you know that in 2019, the entire percussion collection of legendary composer Chou Wen-chung was donated to the Department of Music?

Each year, a brand-new work is commissioned inspired by these rare and unique instruments. 

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