UC professor, alum win Pulitzers for work grounded in black perspectives
UC Newsroom
April 18, 2019
Jeffrey Stewart and Darrin Bell earn one of the nation's highest honors in journalism, literature and music.
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Stiglitz and Reich on the Great Divide
Economist Joseph Stiglitz and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich reminisce about their days in the Clinton Administration. Get a dose of humor along with a lesson on the politics of income inequality across America. -
How Dr. Seuss created 'Green Eggs & Ham'
Dr. Seuss is best known for his children's books. How did he go about putting them together? UC San Diego's Lynda Claassen walks us through his process of notes and sketches for the beloved 'Green Eggs & Ham.' -
Berkeley prof on ‘Becoming Richard Pryor’
English professor Scott Saul discusses his new book, 'Becoming Richard Pryor' — a richly researched biography about the comedian that's accompanied by a website, “Richard Pryor’s Peoria,” which presents more than 200 photographs and documents from Pryor’s first two decades in Peoria, Ill. -
'Free Angela' focuses on iconic activist
Angela Davis discusses the latest film about her life with producer Sidra Smith and moderator Dr. Gaye Theresa Thompson.
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The ghosts of fascism: Madeleine Albright in conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Martha Mendoza
UC Santa Cruz
February 14, 2019
The former secretary of state warns a capacity crowd about the rise of authoritarianism.
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When a sigh is not just a sigh
UC Berkeley
February 7, 2019
A brand new audio map of vocal outbursts spans 24 emotions.
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Gov. Newsom appoints alumna and famed plaintiff Kris Perry to key post
UC Santa Cruz
February 7, 2019
The nationally recognized advocate for children receives a key post in the new administration.
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University of California responds to executive order on free speech
March 21, 2019
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today on the White House’s executive order tying free speech protections to federal funding for colleges and universities nationwide.
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Statement affirming the University of California’s commitment to free expression
March 4, 2019
The University of California Office of the President issued a statement today (March 4) regarding President Trump's announcement of a possible executive order mandating that colleges allow free speech on their campuses or lose critical federal research funding.
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February 28, 2019
As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to meet UC’s key goal: securing universal open access to UC research while containing the rapidly escalating costs associated with for-profit journals.
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