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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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HireUC career summits connect UC alumni with more than 75 employers across California

Alumni looking for their next opportunity will have two chances this August to connect with employers from across California.
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Wildfire smoke is worse than you think

Scientists at the University of California are studying how this growing crisis affects our health — and the findings are alarming.
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University of California partners with U.S. Department of Energy to advance energy, discovery and national security through Genesis Mission

UC scientists at seven campuses and three national labs lead 15 percent of DOE-funded projects.
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People who say college isn’t worth it haven’t seen this data

A UC degree pays off with higher earnings that grow over time, and UC graduates enter the workforce with greater financial flexibility due to no or low debt. 

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