Hepatitis B vaccine, the nicotine patch, the tasty Camarosa strawberry: Those patented innovations have earned UC, and the faculty who developed them, more than $500 million.
How the UC system is making patents pay off
Eating organic lowers pesticide levels in children
New research from UC Berkeley shows that switching from conventional to organic fruits and vegetables, even for just a few days, significantly reduces pesticide levels in children’s bodies.
UCSF researcher unveils promising new drug for MS patients
Late-phase trials found that the drug greatly reduced symptoms for progressive multiple sclerosis as well as a more common form of the disease.
UCSF chancellor: Partnerships, philanthropy are crucial to university's health
In his second annual 'State of the University address,' Chancellor Sam Hawgood painted a positive picture, but pointed out a key challenge: the campus' increasing dependence on philanthropy and partnerships to take the place of disappearing state funding.
UC San Diego ranks first in U.S. in environmental science
Nature's rankings are based on the collective contributions of the university's faculty in major scientific journals.
Access to higher education equals access to opportunity
UC Davis Chancellor Katehi: Ranking based on upward mobility speaks to university's values.
UC president talks affordability with high school students
Local students should not be afraid to attend UC Merced or another UC campus because of expenses.
Pink waves shed light on beach contamination
Bacteria, chemicals and trash often end up on Southern California beaches after it rains. To understand how this and other contamination ends up in the water, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is dying water pink.
New Inland Empire economic research center opens at UC Riverside
The Center for Economic Forecasting and Development aims to create modern, first-rate economic forecasts and economic development products that expand understanding and amplify interest in one of California’s most vital growth areas.
Napolitano: Public research universities are the engines of innovation
University of California President Janet Napolitano addressed the Association for Women in Science at the 2015 National Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Technology key to border's future
UC San Diego report highlights new possibilities for increasing the efficiency of operations at border crossings in the San Diego-Tijuana region.
New U.S. poet laureate made a fantastic debut in DC
Juan Felipe Herrera, UC Riverside professor emeritus, is bringing a new sense of wonder and drama to the position.