UC Irvine |

From first-generation to Fulbright

Daniela Estrada reflects UC Irvine’s commitment to the success of first-generation Latino students.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine named a Hispanic-serving institution

Latino enrollment reaches 25.7 percent, surpassing Department of Education benchmarks.

UC Berkeley |

Student mom Natalie Ruiz achieves her Berkeley dream, and shines

Two majors, a baby, pancreatic surgery, award-winning work and a career path are just part of the journey for this grad.

UC Newsroom |

UC campuses provide the most value for the investment, according to Forbes

Six campuses are among the nation’s top 25 best value colleges, with UC Berkeley and UCLA in first and second.

UC Irvine |

The first university to launch a rocket into space

UC Irvine aims to reach the stars with a $1M gift.

UC Newsroom |

What sets a UC education apart? Opportunities to change the world through research

Meet our undergraduate research ambassadors.

UC Irvine |

Robots help stroke victims rehab

Patients regain motor control through technology developed by an engineering grad student.

UC Newsroom |

UC leads nation in producing Ph.D.s in the arts and humanities

Six campuses are among the top 50 in the country granting doctorates in these fields.

Modesto Bee |

UC lead Napolitano brings can-do message to Johansen High

UC president stresses the university's affordability and lifelong value in a visit to Modesto, part of the Achieve UC campaign.

UC Davis |

Project encourages first-generation faculty to share their stories

Campus extends support to the 40 percent of undergrads who would be the first in their families to earn a degree.

UC Newsroom |

UC toasts its inaugural class of Presidential Public Service Fellows

Students discuss their experiences stepping into the world of public service.

UCLA |

UCLA faculty who were first in their families to go to college mentor next generation

Professors help students overcome self-doubt to prosper in the world of higher education.