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…
October 3, 2024
An award-winning UC San Diego electrical engineering class is now offered to Chula Vista high school students right at their own school, during their school day, in an effort to expand earlier access to engineering concepts and skills.
November 21, 2024
The San Diego City Council approved the transfer of property ownership for 1100 Kettner Boulevard in downtown San Diego from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego to UC San Diego, marking a key milestone in a collaboration that envisions a major cultural center in downtown San Diego.
June 20, 2024
June 15 marked an All Campus Commencement of “firsts” for UC San Diego: the first major commencement ceremony held at night—ending with a stunning fireworks display—and the first time the university has selected not one, but eight outstanding student speakers.
