How California families can make sure they don't miss out on billions in financial aid.

First-generation students provide a hand up to freshmen in a new peer-to-peer mentoring program.

New Achieve UC initiative provides a bridge for underrepresented students to pursue a UC degree.

The University of California and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today (Sept. 28) launched a partnership to prepare young Californians for college success.

Professors who were once first-generation students themselves show what's possible for UC students.

UC pushes for extended aid in the federal spending bill in order to help students graduate faster and at a lower cost.

An undocumented student at UC Davis reconnects with the woman who inspired her to pursue an education despite all obstacles.

Former first-generation students, now professors, form a support system to help others scale the ladder.

As classes begin this week on most UC campuses, the university is welcoming its largest and most diverse class ever — and also its most accomplished.

All-around whiz kid and UC Santa Barbara freshman Malcolm Rashid has learned to use adversity to his advantage.

Of the nearly 8,000 more Californians committed to the university, 38 percent are from underrepresented minorities.

Undocumented student Lizbeth Nuñez arrives at UC Berkeley to advance neurobiology — and honor her mother's sacrifices.