UH News Center
The most up-to-date news about events, issues, and happenings for a thriving, inclusive University Heights
The Latest News
Category
- All 130
- All Stories 1
- Around the Neighborhood 39
- Arts & Culture 10
- Business Spotlight 25
- Community News 30
- Community Safety 18
- Community Spotlight 1
- Faces of UH 24
- Food & Drink 13
- From the Archives / History 4
- Future of UH / Land Use 38
- Helping Hands 20
- Infrastructure 2
- Library & Books 19
- Native Plants 1
- Out & About 15
- Partners 1
- President's Corner 5
- Sports & Recreation 1
- Sustainable UH 17
- UH Issues 14
- UH Pets 28
- UHCA Updates 33
- Youth & Schools 18
Keeping Birney Safe During Campus Construction
Alice Birney Elementary’s Whole Site Modernization project, running through December 2029, means construction, congestion, and temporary changes around campus. The Birney Beekeepers Alliance asks everyone near Campus and Meade avenues to slow down and watch for pedestrians, and to report traffic safety concerns through Get It Done, including support for a marked student loading zone on Meade.
A Taste of Something Bigger at the UH Fall Festival
UHCA brought Taste of University Heights inside the Birney-run UH Fall Festival on Oct. 17, and the combined event drew an estimated 3,000-plus people, a record 58 vendors, and a dozen restaurants and bars. Taste ticket proceeds go to Save Our Sign, and festival sponsorships doubled, giving Birney Elementary a growing source of funding.
Peace One Day
Roosevelt Middle School and Birney Elementary, both International Baccalaureate World Schools, marked the UN’s International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 by forming human-scale peace symbols captured by drone. Students also received a Peace Day T-shirt designed with student artwork, and this year’s UN theme celebrates the everyday architects of peace in our communities.
Birney Bike Bus Keeps Rolling into Its Second Year
Each weekday in University Heights, the Birney Bike Bus—started by parents Tom and Jenny—brings students and families together for a joyful, traffic-busting ride to Alice Birney Elementary.
Birney Construction Update
Work is underway on a $39M modernization of Alice Birney Elementary through 2029. The administration building will be demolished; four kindergarten classrooms, rebuilt playgrounds, and new parking added. Interim modular offices and a new Meade Avenue entrance will serve visitors. Parts of the field, parking, and traffic routes are altered.
Roosevelt IB Exposition 2026 Showcases Student Music, Art, and Theatre
Roosevelt IB Middle School's 2026 IBEX featured student music, theatre, art, alumni reunions, and tacos from the Roofriends Foundation.
Passport to Adventure: Birney Elementary Hosts a Global Cultural Fair
Alice Birney Elementary hosts Passport to Adventure on April 25 — a free cultural fair with food, games, dance, and booths representing countries worldwide.
Happenings at Roosevelt: Library Fundraising, Student-Led Conferences, and IB Fest
Roosevelt Middle School highlights include a library fundraising campaign raising over $5,700, student-led conferences, and the upcoming IB Fest on April 16.
Happenings at Roosevelt: March 2026 Updates
Roosevelt Middle School shares updates on the averted strike, a new commute survey, thrift store volunteers, and IB student awards.
Jogathon: Run for the Green at Birney Elementary
Birney Elementary’s annual Jogathon raises money for enrichment programs like gardening, art, language, and wellness for students.
Birney Elementary Launches Community Marketplace to Address Food Insecurity
Alice Birney Elementary opens community marketplace for families facing food insecurity - take what you need, leave what you can. Fridays 9-10am in Principal's office.
Roosevelt Middle School Opens South Parking Lot for Safer Student Drop-Off
Roosevelt Middle School opened south parking lot for student drop-off/pick-up on Nov 12. Plus updates on Roo Friends, volunteer opportunities, and December Nights fundraiser.
Respect the Cone Zone: Birney Elementary’s Appeal for Community-Wide Support
Birney Elementary has launched its new closed-campus policy to improve student safety, creating the “cone zone” along Campus Avenue for smoother, safer drop-offs. The school and Beekeeper Alliance are asking the community to help—by driving carefully, avoiding congestion, and volunteering an hour to keep UH’s youngest pedestrians safe.
Fall Track & Field 2025 at Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School student-athletes wrapped up another exciting fall season in San Diego Unified’s free athletic program. Competing in basketball and track & field, students built teamwork, independence, and confidence under the guidance of Coach Tais Marinho-Gomez, a former UCSD track standout. The program continues to grow, giving every student a chance to shine.
The Birney Beekeeper Alliance: Supporting UH’s IB Elementary School
The Birney Beekeeper Alliance funds IB teachers, field trips, and programs, ensuring Alice Birney Elementary remains a standout school in UH.
Roosevelt Middle School’s After School Education Program
Roosevelt Middle School’s ASE program provides free after-school classes in arts, STEM, and music, enriching students’ learning and families’ schedules.
Roosevelt Middle School Kicks Off New School Year
Roosevelt Middle School welcomes students back with new programs and excitement for the upcoming academic year.
Roosevelt 8th Graders Create Change Through Community Projects
UH’s young changemakers address local and global challenges through creative community projects.