New survey shows California youth actively engaged in elections, support expanded voting options, worry about pandemic’s impact on elections
UC Office of the President
July 21, 2020
The University of California today (July 21) released results from a new survey of California youth that provides insights into their political and civic engagement as the 2020 general election approaches amid COVID-19 challenges.
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A message to the UC community from President Michael V. Drake, M.D.
As Michael V. Drake, M.D., assumes his new role as UC’s 21st president, he sends his greetings and gratitude to the entire university community.
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Meet Wikipedia's resident paleoartist
This Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientist moonlights as one of Wikipedia's most prolific illustrators.
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It's not you. Bad doors are everywhere.
Wondering why you never seem to open that door right? A UC San Diego professor finally explains.
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'Bending the curve' on climate change
Renowned atmospheric scientist V. Ramanathan of UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography explains how the state of California and the UC system together can lead the charge through the Carbon Neutrality Initiative and ‘bend the curve’ in global warming.
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Professor Tracey Osborne taking on complex, grand challenges in climate and social justice
UC Merced
September 17, 2020
All of our greatest challenges are connected, says Osborne, and solutions lie in the recognition of that fact.
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Ready to have a say in your future? Make sure you’re registered to vote.
UC Newsroom
September 15, 2020
As you gear up for the 2020 school year, don’t forget a critical item on the back-to-school checklist: making sure you’re registered to vote.
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All nine UC undergraduate campuses rank among the nation’s top 40 public universities, top 100 of all schools
UC Newsroom
September 14, 2020
In addition to all undergraduate campuses making the national top 100, UC also took four of the top 5 spots for social mobility.
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July 21, 2020
The University of California today (July 21) released results from a new survey of California youth that provides insights into their political and civic engagement as the 2020 general election approaches amid COVID-19 challenges.
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UC admission of California students at all-time record high
July 16, 2020
The University of California announced today (July 16) that it has offered a record number of California freshmen and transfer students admission to at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for fall 2020.
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UC statement on Department of Homeland Security reversal of international student visa order
July 14, 2020
University of California Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and President Janet Napolitano issued a joint statement today (July 14) on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind a directive that would have forced international students to leave the country if their schools held all classes online due to COVID-19.
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UC poised to sue federal government over new visa policy for international students
July 8, 2020
The University of California today (July 8) announced new plans to file suit against the federal government for violating the rights of the University and its students when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to bar international students from staying in the country if they attend U.S. universities that offer only online courses during the COVID-19 health crisis.
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UC Riverside panel discussion and art exhibition spark conversation about prisons and art.