UC San Diego Foundation 2026 Excellence in Stewardship Awards

It is my pleasure to recognize three members of the Triton family who demonstrate excellence in stewardship when engaging with our campus community and supporters.

Please join me in sending a warm congratulations to:

Joseph Califano, MD
Director, Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Head and Neck Cancer Center at Moores Cancer Center
Iris and Matthew Strauss Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Head and Neck Surgery
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Helen V. Griffith, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Preuss School
Uri Manor, PhD
Director, Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox
Dr. David V. Goeddel Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology

Exemplary stewardship empowers our supporters — donors, volunteers, and corporate and foundation partners — with personalized opportunities to engage with the university and understand the profound impact of their philanthropy. Beyond expressing gratitude, stewardship expands the Triton family and cultivates a culture of giving that is vital to the continued growth and success of our campus community.

I am exceptionally proud of all Excellence in Stewardship Awards nominees and winners for their commitment to fostering relationships. Their dedication to building strong relationships with our supporters has enabled UC San Diego to better serve our campus community, drive discovery and innovation, and make a positive impact on the world. To learn more about our 2026 award winners and why they were selected to receive this distinction, please visit the Excellence in Stewardship Awards website.

Recognition is a meaningful endorsement of your colleagues’ work and passion, and I encourage you to consider who you might nominate for the 2027 Excellence in Stewardship Awards. For additional information, please contact Taylor Thomas at t2thomas@ucsd.edu.

Pradeep K. Khosla
Chancellor
Joan and Irwin Jacobs Chancellor’s Endowed Chair
President, UC San Diego Foundation

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