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.

UC Santa Cruz |

From Klingon to Dothraki: Understanding invented languages

Students will explore why people make up new dialects.

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.

California Magazine |

Through the lens of hope: Obama’s videographer debriefs

The UC Berkeley alum who brought us some of the White House's most informal moments reflects on her remarkable job.

UC Santa Cruz |

How a UC Santa Cruz alum became diversity’s superhero

Marvel Comics editor-in-chief wants fans of all backgrounds to see themselves on the page.

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.

UC Merced via The Conversation |

The challenge facing libraries in an era of fake news

In today's unpredictable information environment, how might academic librarians rethink their role?

UCLA |

Mathematicians bring ocean to life for Disney’s ‘Moana’

Professor and alum make movie magic.

UC Santa Barbara |

A quiet revolution: New faces in public office

Book provides first comprehensive survey of women, men of color in electoral politics.

UC Santa Cruz |

UC Santa Cruz alumna pens second NY Times bestseller with ‘Rad Women Worldwide’

Kate Schatz’s new book is a showcase of extraordinary women from 31 countries around the world.

UC Santa Barbara |

Science vs. Cinema

Astrophysicist examines the science behind sci-fi movies in popular YouTube series.

UC Merced |

Virtual reality system allows UC Merced to explore the world

New platform holds massive potential for research and collaboration, from Giza to the human brain.