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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 Irvine |

What is Title IX?

A primer on 1972’s landmark anti-discrimination law.
UC Santa Cruz |

UC campuses join new alliance to increase Hispanic opportunity

By 2030, Alliance universities aim to double the number of Hispanic doctoral students and increase by 20 percent the Hispanic professoriate.
UCSF |

LGBTQ+ health certificate addresses blind spots that turn patients away

Addressing the disconnect between health care providers and sexual or gender minority (SGM) communities inspired UCSF researchers to develop the LGBTQ+ Health Certificate Program, open to all UCSF staff, faculty, students, fellows, and residents.
UC Davis |

How crushes turn into love for young adults

Hookup culture does not seem to be the norm in real college life, says a first-of-its-kind early relationship study.

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