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Triton 5K has raised $3.6 million for undergraduate scholarships since its establishment in 1996.

UC San Diego has more than 180 endowed faculty chairs. Funded by private support, chair positions bring the world’s greatest minds to our labs and classrooms.

Increasing the number of graduate students is a strategic priority for UC San Diego. Gifts to fund graduate fellowships enable us to compete for the best and brightest students.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography welcomes 400,000 visitors each year, including tens of thousands of K-12 students. The interactive museum is fueled by private support.

UC San Diego Health is the region’s premier destination for those requiring complex care. With the help of philanthropic gifts, we continue to make strides toward new medicines and cures.