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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels

In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.

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UC transfer student Warif Kastoun: Realizing her dreams

Syrian Civil War refugee overcame chaos and upheaval, holding tight to her dream of becoming a pharmacist.
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UC transfer student Victor Andrade: A transfer strategy kept his eyes on the prize

Victor Andrade found a second home in the Native American Students Program at UC Riverside, along with a community of Indigenous faculty and students ready to teach and learn about Native American cultures.
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UC transfer student Lynnelle Pantoja: Rooted in the Central Valley

Transfer student Lynnelle Pantoja is graduating from UC with zero debt and big plans to use her degree in public health to help people in her community.
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UC transfer student Shadoe Neri-Dewitt: A veteran’s journey

Transitioning back to the civilian world, this former nuclear engineer is pursuing a career in neurobiology with the goal of giving back to his community.

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