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UC San Diego to Receive $7 Million to Power Campus and Strengthen State Electricity Grid

September 17, 2024

The California Energy Commission approved a $7 million award to UC San Diego to replace a decade-old battery with one large enough to power 5,000 homes for four hours. Scheduled to come online in the latter half of 2025, the new system represents an eight-fold increase in capacity and will play a critical role in modernizing UC San Diego’s microgrid while providing reliable and cost-effective energy for the entire campus.

Building a Strong Talent Pipeline

August 20, 2024

Senior Director of Talent Solutions Samson Blackwell leads three teams focused on finding the very best talent for the university and helps drive the university's People Proposition. In an interview he shares some upcoming changes to benefit current employees, potential job candidates and the university.

Campus Transformation Continues with a Multidisciplinary Research Space and Proposal for a New Campus District

July 23, 2024

Key projects that exemplify our focus on becoming a destination public university that is student-centered, research-driven, patient-dedicated and service-oriented were discussed by the University of California Board of Regents during their July meeting.

UC San Diego Welcomes Comic-Con with Starpower—and Stellar Storytelling

July 9, 2024

“The Science of Story” is an exciting six-day journey into the realm of storytelling hosted by UC San Diego and headlined by Star Trek stars George Takei and John Cho. The event leads into Comic-Con, where the convergence of creativity, innovation and dialogue exemplifies the dynamic spirit of our community.

Moving Beyond Limits

June 6, 2024

In an interview with UC San Diego Today, counselor Christina Lambert sheds light on what neurodivergence is, why everyone at the university can benefit from learning more about neurodiversity and some tips for creating a more neuroinclusive workplace.

Cooking Up Community Through Indigenous Foods

May 30, 2024

Menus often celebrate exotic flavors and far-flung cooking styles, but UC San Diego course Food Justice and Indigenous Food Sovereignty explores ingredients and recipes used by the people indigenous to our country.
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