Defending DACA on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Supreme Court
The University of California will appear before the Supreme Court to fight for the future of nearly 700,000 young people who came to the U.S. as children. Watch this space for live updates and for background on the case.
‘Our futures are being tossed like a coin’
UC Irvine law student will be before the Supreme Court next week to fight for the right of others like her to work and pay taxes.
Former Navy jet tech takes student veterans under her wing
UC San Diego’s Student Veterans Resource Center serves diverse military-connected students.
Nutritional supplements significantly reduce child deaths
Study finds a 27 percent drop in child mortality in low- and middle-income countries.
UC takes DACA fight to the Supreme Court
The University of California will appear before the Supreme Court on Tuesday (Nov. 12), to fight for the future of nearly 700,000 young people who came to the U.S. as children.
Anorexia nervosa comes in all sizes — including plus size
The heart health risks presented by the disorder don't change based on body mass index.
UC Santa Cruz joins Association of American Universities
Of the elite group's 65 institutions, seven are now UCs.
10 tips for creating a meaningful second career
Looking for a career change? Reentering the workforce after taking time off? Here's how to navigate the process.
Daylight Saving Time saves no one
Changes to time, and routine, can mess with our sleep. That doesn't just hurt our physical health — it makes us lonely.
Seeing the cosmos in color for the first time
DESI, a 5,000-eyed instrument, is being used by UC researchers to explore the mystery of dark energy in color.
Body image concerns are universal
A new app helps researchers understand the true extent of our insecurities.
UCSF banned sugar-sweetened drink sales. Here's what happened
Nearly 70 percent of participants saw a decrease in waist size, among other positive health effects, in under a year.
Dogs put smelling skills to use in protecting endangered lizards
Detection dogs combined with DNA identification could represent a new, noninvasive sampling technique for lizard conservation.
Widely used health care prediction algorithm biased against black people
A new study reveals significant racial bias in a software program that affects access to care for millions of Americans.
In his quest to serve patients, ‘The only thing hindering me is my status’
Min Ku Choi is on the verge of finishing his degree in pharmacy at UCSF. Whether he gets to use it or not depends on DACA.
Lo and behold: The internet
On this day 50 years ago, the internet was born.
Improving indoor air quality during wildfires
Indoor air scientists explain how to protect homes, schools, and other buildings from air pollution during wildfires.
UC Davis grad student yearns to give back to the place she calls home
Adriana Lopez Torres has been able to expand services to her community in Marin, thanks to DACA. She hopes she won't be prevented from doing more.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg visits campus, inaugurates new lecture series
The iconic justice paid tribute to her late colleague Herma Hill Kay and reflected on the emergence of women in law.
Is the future alternative meats?
Plant-based and cultivated meats are popping up everywhere — even Burger King. Are they here to stay?