In 2015, the Supreme Court upheld a right to marriage for gay couples in Obergefell v. Hodges. One of the key elements to winning this battle was research — particularly one UC researcher's groundbreaking study in the 1940s that showed being gay was not a mental illness.
From Lady Bird to Legally Blonde, UC's starring role in major films
There's been a lot of blue and gold on the silver screen. We hand out awards to some of the most surprising movies that feature UC.
The mystery of Easter Island revealed?
Rapanui people likely believed the ancient monoliths helped food grow on the Polynesian island, study says.
What’s in a name? How the concepts of Hispanic and Latino identity emerged
UC Berkeley sociologist G. Cristina Mora explains the origins of the identity we celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Test your UC Latino knowledge
Take our fun quiz to see how well you know the UC community's contributions to our nation's Hispanic heritage.
Want to ace your tests? Take notes by hand
Even a brand new laptop won't give you an edge over pen and paper.
Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, study shows
Researchers found graphic news exposure can fuel anxiety while promoting more media consumption.
University of California responds to executive order on free speech
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.
Why UC split with publishing giant Elsevier
Universal open access to UC research and contained costs were important, unmet goals.
Statement affirming the University of California’s commitment to free expression
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.
UC terminates subscriptions with world’s largest scientific publisher in push for open access to publicly funded research
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.
Young, gifted and black: The next generation of artists and entrepreneurs
This Black History Month, we are tuning into visions of the future from our current students and recent alums.