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‘Living Chronically’ Podcast to Launch in Winter 2025

UC San Diego’s Department of Communication will launch “Living Chronically,” a new monthly podcast dedicated to highlighting the experiences of people living with chronic diseases.

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

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.

Battery systems allow for the integration of renewable energy sources like solar power by storing excess energy from midday and discharging that energy in the evening after the sun is no longer shining. Credit Erik Jepsen.

UC San Diego Climbs to No. 3 Public University in U.S. in Academic Ranking of World Universities

UC San Diego has been ranked No. 3 among public U.S. universities in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. The university also advanced to No. 14 among U.S. colleges overall and No. 18 in the world in the annual list.

Unique Technology Hub Set to Revolutionize Science, Education and Innovation

UC San Diego and its partners officially opened the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox, a hub that brings together cutting-edge instruments for science and education. The facility is one of the world’s most pioneering centers for technology across the biological, physical and health sciences.

UC San Diego Extended Studies Showcase 2024 Highlights Collaborative Excellence

The theme of "Partnership and Collaboration” will take center stage on Thursday, September 18 at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2024. Hosted in the new 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive building–-just across from UC San Diego's entrance at La Jolla Village Drive—the day's agenda will highlight the various services and benefits Extended Studies offers to support campus and community partners in achieving growth and innovation to meet their goals.

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2024 on September 18 at 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive

UC San Diego Maintains No. 3 Spot Among Top Public Colleges in Forbes Ranking

UC San Diego continues to stand out as one of the nation's leading institutions, securing its position as the No. 3 top public university in the country, according to Forbes’ 2025 America’s Top Colleges list.