UC Office of the President |

UC to offer support to applicants affected by natural disasters

In an effort to assist freshman and transfer applicants affected by the deadly wildfires that have scorched large stretches of California — as well as by the recent spate of other natural disasters — the University of California will extend its fall 2018 application deadline to December 15 for affected students who may need additional time to complete the application process.

UC Merced |

Human speech, jazz and whale song

Three wildly different samples show how much forms of communication have in common.

UC Newsroom |

UC leaders deliver a message of access to California students and schools

UC leaders are bringing a preview of the college experience to underrepresented high schools across the state.

UCLA |

UC President Napolitano talks public service with UCLA Law students

'If not you, then who?' UC head asks, encouraging students to pursue work benefitting the public good.

UC Santa Cruz |

Chancellor to tell students UC education is attainable, affordable

The campus kicks off a series of visits to show local students it's possible to achieve UC — if only they apply.

UC Newsroom |

The rankings agree: UC stands among the world’s best universities

Eight rankings from this year confirm UC's excellence by any metric.

UC San Diego |

Could these flip-flops save the earth?

These $3, algae-based renewable sandals could become the planet's preferred shoe.

UCLA |

First-generation college students get a place of their own at UCLA

The First To Go community provides support for students new to the college world.

UC Office of the President |

UC President Napolitano affirms UC commitment to sexual violence survivors, ensuring fair procedures

Regarding the decision by the Department of Education to rescind the 2011 Dear Colleague letter and the 2014 Q&A on Sexual Violence, and issue a new Q&A on Campus Sexual Misconduct.

UC Merced |

Record-breaking class pushes UC Merced enrollment near 8,000

The young campus is now the fastest-growing university in the nation.

UC Newsroom |

UC first-generation faculty to students: You’ve got this and we’re here to help

Mentorship program connects students who are the first in the family to college with faculty who have walked in their shoes.

UC Newsroom |

Civil rights in the spotlight at UC legal conference

Hundreds of lawyers from across the U.S. will meet Sept. 23 to discuss civil rights in the 21st Century.