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UC medical school graduates take on Central Valley’s health care crisis

More than 700 medical students are earning their M.D. from a UC medical school this spring. The vast majority of these newly minted doctors — 73 percent — will stay in California for their residency training.

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A UC degree launched Miguel Tamayo’s life as an aerospace engineer. Here’s how he paid for college.

Hear how one student paid for a UC education. 

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UC Newsroom |

Igniting innovation: University of California in the summer

Summer heat won’t stop UC from upholding its teaching, research and public service mission, with exciting offerings across the state for Californians of all ages.
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UC Newsroom |

Think you can’t afford UC? Think again — 10 facts about UC costs that might surprise you

A full 70 percent of UC undergrads get some financial aid — money for school that doesn’t need to be paid back.
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UC Davis |

Winemaking 101? More like VEN127L

A winemaking course at UC Davis prepares students for careers in the wine industry by partnering them with cutting-edge local wineries.
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UC Irvine |

Yes, people who are blind can be software engineers

UC Irvine’s Accessibility Research Collective works to shatter assumptions and empower people with disabilities.
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UCSF |

New Black baby equity clinic helps infants and moms flourish

UCSF Benioff Oakland launches newborn services to improve health with culturally responsive care.
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UC San Diego |

UC San Diego Health among first in nation to perform regenerative brain cell procedure for epilepsy

The new stem cell experimental therapy is part of a national clinical trial aimed at eliminating seizures.
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UCLA |

Often, consumers inadvertently give too much credit to products’ ‘scientifically studied’ claims

UCLA psychologists find people tend to remember vague assertions in more definitive terms.
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UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |

Just about anybody in America can officiate a wedding, thanks to the internet — and one determined preacher

A professor unpacks why many couples now prefer to hand-pick loved ones to perform their ceremonies.
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UC Santa Barbara |

Climate science is catching up to climate change with predictions that could improve proactive response

The Climate Hazard Center's long-lead climate predictions in the Eastern Horn of Africa allows humanitarian agencies to carry out proactive measures in the region to avoid famine.
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UC San Francisco |

Why don’t some people get sick from COVID-19? A gene mutation may be at work

The cells of ‘super dodgers’ know SARS-CoV-2 as the enemy thanks to seasonal colds.
Chair Richard Leib, Chancellor Khosla, a young Latina woman Maribel Patiño, and President Drake
UC Newsroom |

University of California students recognized for their leadership and community contributions

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and the UC Board of Regents today (July 20) honored two UC students for their exceptional leadership and a dozen UC foster youth from across the University for their immense contributions to the…
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UC Newsroom |

The University of California adopts new, stronger climate action goals

The new goals prioritize direct emission reductions, limit the use of carbon offsets and align UC’s climate goals with those of the state of California.