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UC leads the world in Nobel Prizes. Here's why you should care

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The University of California is the best public university (twice!) in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings

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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels

In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.

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9 UC faculty honored by the National Academy of Medicine

Seven University of California leaders in health have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors across health and science, while two UC faculty received prestigious medals for their extraordinary contributions.
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Dolores Huerta, civil rights legend and former UC regent, passes away at 96

A civil rights hero whose influence is felt in nearly every part of California’s fabric, Dolores Huerta passed away at her Bakersfield home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 28.
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UC innovations among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

Some of these inventions save lives, some save time, and some just bring people joy. They all exemplify the spirit of progress that powers UC, the university that brings you four new inventions every day.
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UC campuses earn top marks for affordability, quality on The Princeton Review’s 2027 Best Value Colleges list

Eight University of California campuses are among the publication’s 2027 Best Value Colleges and six are among the top 20 for career placement.

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