In her latest book, Kara Cooney notes how a ruler’s gender matters far less than whose agendas are served.
An easy life hack to make weekends more refreshing
Does treating your weekend like a vacation make you happier? A working paper says yes.
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.
4 reasons the future will rely on humanities majors
As new technological and scientific advancements are made, humanists are needed at every turn.
‘Real Women Have Curves’ director joins UC Riverside faculty
‘I think I just fell in love with the school and the people here,’ says Colombian-born Patricia Cardoso on stepping out from behind the camera.
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.
What makes college students tick?
Eight years ago, we learned students spend half as much time on homework as they did in the '60s. What will we learn this time?
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.
Female presidents are held to higher standards than males
A new analysis of presidential approval ratings reveals truths about gender biases.
Swipe right: 7 tips for online dating
UC Berkeley's Skyler Wang tells you what you need to know about online dating.
The ghosts of fascism: Madeleine Albright in conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Martha Mendoza
The former secretary of state warns a capacity crowd about the rise of authoritarianism.