Impact starts with you
Triton Giving Day brings together the entire UC San Diego community for a 24-hour online celebration of generosity. And the impact is real.
Watch the videos below to hear about the real-life impacts across different areas of campus.
Rady School of Management
“My experience here is really proof that fellowships go a really long way at Rady by one making higher-ed possible, but also creating stories like mine where students get to grow and give back at the same time and inspire the next generation.”
- Afiya Ward, MBA ’26
The Preuss School at UC San Diego
“Your support for The Preuss School on Giving Day helps provide uniforms, scholarships, AP exams and other resources for the students.”
- Helen V. Griffith, Ed.D
Student Health and Well-Being
“Your support for Student Health and Well-Being on Giving Day helps make dimensions of well-being accessible to all.”
- Renata Zaragoza Paredes
Recreation
“Your support for Recreation on Giving Day helps us build community and inspire all Tritons to lead an active life.”
- Jonathan S. Foster ’24
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
“While I was working at the National Science Foundation, I learned that the very best proposals funded by the National Science Foundation were written by Scripps scientists.”
- Rodey Batiza ’77
Center for Student Involvement
“As a principal member of several clubs on campus, I often use the Center for Student Involvement to help me navigate the logistics and functionality of getting a club set up, put together and run efficiently.”
- Aastha Joshi ’26
Chancellor's Associates
“Every gift, no matter the size, helps open the door for more high financial-need students from across California to thrive and pursue a higher education.”
- Daisy M. Castaneda Garcia ’26
School of Arts and Humanities
"Your gift no matter the size, makes a huge impact for our students."
- Mikee Farran, Development Coordinator