UC Office of the President |

Fellowship applications open for UC’s National Center for Free Speech

Starting today (Nov. 9), the University of California will accept applications from individuals interested in joining the inaugural group of fellows for its National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C. The fellowship program is the cornerstone of the university’s newly established center, which aims to explore the timely, critical issue of free speech on our nation’s college campuses and in society as a whole.

UC Office of the President |

UC President Napolitano calls upon academics to speak out in challenging times of ‘fake news,’ falsehoods

At the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) annual meeting today (August 31), University of California President Janet Napolitano challenged the higher education community to help the public distinguish between truth and divisive falsehoods, and to speak out against intolerance and bigotry.

GeekWire |

Amazon partners with UC Berkeley for first foray into investigative journalism

Online giant's big move could create a sustainable business model for nonfiction storytelling.

UC Santa Barbara |

Why binge-watching might actually be good for you

Experts weigh in on our new fix.

San Francisco Chronicle |

The doctor who taught you how to love your brain

New documentary shines a spotlight on the trailblazing UC Berkeley professor.

Times Higher Education |

Where do Oscar-winning actors and actresses go to university?

UC rules the rankings once again.

The Atlantic |

Our bots, ourselves

Artificial intelligence has already changed the way a UC Santa Cruz professor makes music.

The Chronicle of Higher Education |

Opening doors for the Ph.D.

UCLA makes curricular changes to get doctoral students in the humanities better prepared for careers outside academe.

San Francisco Chronicle |

Historical detective on the case at SF Library

The extroverted librarian and UC Irvine alum takes us on a tour of her work at the San Francisco History Center.

Vox |

Why American TV needs a Muslim Modern Family

UC Riverside professor Reza Aslan thinks a Muslim Will and Grace could truly change American perceptions of Islam.

NPR |

At 80, Carla Bley keeps looking toward the next composition

The artist and her UC Santa Cruz biographer reflect on life as a jazz legend.

Santa Cruz Sentinel |

Can a 40-ish new mom go to art school? Rachel Smith says: Yes, she can

The artist, recently showcased at the de Young museum in San Francisco, finds a home at UC Santa Cruz.