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Education investment can spur state's economic recovery
By 2025, California will have a shortfall of 1 million college graduates. Watch President Yudof video.
Systemwide
UC students celebrate graduation
View slide show that highlights Class of 2009 commencements.
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UC helps California farmers survive climate change
Scientists find ways to reduce agriculture greenhouse gases and their impact on food crops and wildlands. Read more in California Agriculture.
UC Merced
First Lady stars at UC Merced commencement
First Lady Michelle Obama gave inspiration and encouragement in commencement speech to the Class of 2009, the first to attend four full years at UC's newest campus. Follow on Twitter.
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UC in the wild
The university manages the best "living laboratory" in the world -- 135,000 acres of California open space. With videos.
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From premise to products
UC's technology transfer efforts bring discoveries into the marketplace.
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Cal Teach inspires future math and science teachers
What can we do to improve math and science in our schools? UC students are finding out through a program that's turning them on to the joys of teaching. See also: UC Santa Cruz to help aspiring teachers to learn novel approach to science instruction.
Multicampus
From combat to campus
UC is deploying a lineup of services aimed at helping veterans make the transition from military to student life.
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UC's book business
For 115 years, the University of California Press has been firing up the world of academic publishing with its innovative approach to scholarship. Director Lynne Withey has been a major force in shaping editorial policy.
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Life at the top
Lick Observatory, perched atop Mount Hamilton, is not only an internationally famous seat of astronomy research, it's also home to the 25 UC employees who keep it running.
UC San Diego
Students pave way to cleaner water
An international border doesn't stop pollution, and it doesn't stop poverty.