Spoiler alert: spoilers make you enjoy stories more
UC Newsroom
May 24, 2016
Did someone spoil the next episode of "Game of Thrones"? They might have done you a favor.
In the News
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Go ahead, curse in front of your kids
Los Angeles Times
September 21, 2016
A UC San Diego cognitive scientist investigates whether exposure to four-letter words causes any harm.
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First person: A dreamer goes to college
KPBS
September 19, 2016
An undocumented student at UC Davis reconnects with the woman who inspired her to pursue an education despite all obstacles.
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California governor signs nation's toughest super pollutant restrictions law
ABC 7
September 19, 2016
UC San Diego professor Ramanathan heralds policy precedent for cutting global warming in half.
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Press Releases
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UC joins with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to prepare youth for college
September 28, 2016
The University of California and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today (Sept. 28) launched a partnership to prepare young Californians for college success.
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Advisory committee named for UC Berkeley chancellor search
September 19, 2016
University of California President Janet Napolitano today announced the university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives who will serve on the advisory committee to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead UC Berkeley.
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Advisory committee named for UC Davis chancellor search
September 13, 2016
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 13) announced the formation of an advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead UC Davis.
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University of California assets remain steady at roughly $98 billion
September 9, 2016
The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer announced today that the value of its assets under management remained largely unchanged over the past fiscal year, while recent gains have pushed the total beyond $100 billion.
Video
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"Bending the curve" on climate change
Renowned atmospheric scientist V. Ramanathan of UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography explains how the state of California and the UC system together can lead the charge through the Carbon Neutrality Initiative and ‘bend the curve’ in global warming.
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Bold Solutions: UC Global Food Initiative
The University of California Global Food Initiative addresses one of the critical issues of our time: how to sustainably and nutritiously feed a growing world population.
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Can we change the microbiome of the UC system?
UCSF’s new Healthy Beverage Initiative, which has phased out the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages at UCSF, is setting an example for efforts to improve health throughout UC and beyond.
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Yummiest avocado ever?
Known as the "Avocado Queen," Mary Lu Arpaia leads the avocado breeding program at UC Riverside. Her task: build a better avocado, enhance avocado consumption in the U.S. and help sustain the California avocado industry.
Science Today
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Happy Earth Day! UCTV is celebrating by launching the UC Climate Solutions Channel. Check it out below.