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.

This Black History Month, we are tuning into visions of the future from our current students and recent alums.

A week with UC Berkeley lawyer Paula Raffaelli, who volunteered to help detainees navigate the legal system.

Don't want to get into it with your in-laws? Here's three tips to keep things civil over the holidays.

How much do you know about this beloved fall symbol? Test your knowledge here.

We combed our campuses for student styles that we admire. Here's what we found.

The first-generation UC Merced grad now leads Global Music and Youth Culture Communications for Instagram.

Documenting your life may come at the cost of actually being able to remember it.

How UC students helped end apartheid.

A small gesture of solidarity by students led to a national movement with far-reaching impact.

A small gesture of solidarity by students led to a national movement with far-reaching impact.

The little known history of the land of milk and honey.