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Unexpected Impact: Concussion Derails Football Dreams, Experts Help Ignite Hurdles Talent

A traumatic brain injury ended Caden Taffe’s ability to play football, yet he has channeled his talents into running hurdles.

Athletic Director Chats About the Tritons’ Move to Division I

UC San Diego Athletic Director Earl Edwards stewarded UC San Diego’s move from Division II to Division I in 2020. As the campus approaches the end of the required four-year reclassification period, UC San Diego Magazine asked Edwards about the pandemic, scholar-athletes and the future.

Lifting Spirits: Girl Gains Builds Community and Body Positivity

Though lifting is in the name, you don’t have to be a pro in the weight room to join Girl Gains Lifting Club. From mariachi to trivia, there are hundreds of organizations students can get involved with at UC San Diego. In this ongoing series we’ll shine a light on a few of them.

Bringing a Bird’s-Eye View to You

From the campus that brought you GoPro (Nick Woodman ‘97) comes the latest in drone videography: Epic Drone Tours. The company, founded by two UC San Diego student-athlete alumni, uses GoPro cameras mounted to small, customized drones to capture immersive, first-person view footage.

As Pickleball’s Popularity Surges, Injuries Are Also on the Rise

Pickleball: As America’s fastest-growing sport continues to soar so are injuries. UC San Diego Health physical therapists offer guidance to stay injury-free.

Inside Baseball

UC San Diego baseball made university history with its 2023 Big West Championship. Some of the team's top players attribute their success in part to skills learned through the Triton Mind program, which teaches scholar-athletes mental health resilience for optimum academic and athletic performance.