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G. Cristina Mora speaks at a UC Berkeley rally

What’s in a name? How the concepts of Hispanic and Latino identity emerged

UC Newsroom

October 10, 2019

UC Berkeley sociologist G. Cristina Mora explains the origins of the identity we celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month.

8 tips to hack college

September 26, 2019

Starting college can feel overwhelming, but with a few simple tips you'll soon be right at home.

University of California President Janet Napolitano announces decision to step down next year

UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (Sept. 18) at the UC Board of Regents meeting that she will step down in August 2020 after seven years of leading California’s preeminent public university system.

Test your UC Latino knowledge

September 19, 2019

Take our fun quiz to see how well you know the UC community's contributions to our nation's Hispanic heritage.

New UC students share their hopes and dreams

September 12, 2019

We check in with nine of our newest arrivals as they launch into their journeys at UC.

Woman stretching in a room behind curtains that show the dawn

Like to wake up really, really early? You're not quite one in a million — but you are 1 in 300

UCSF

August 6, 2019

A genetic trait may be behind those who thrive on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise lifestyles.

How cilantro works as a secret weapon against seizures

UC Irvine

August 1, 2019

Cilantro has been used as food and medicine for 8,000 years. Now, scientists know how it works to curb epileptic seizures.

Why are humans the only species prone to heart attacks?

UC San Diego

July 23, 2019

Gene loss 2 to 3 million years ago may explain why coronary events are common in humans but rare in other animals.

University of California's 2019 Accountability Report

View our 12th annual assessment of the university's progress in meeting key teaching, research and public service goals across our 10 campuses.

UC Office of the President

University of California 2019 Accountability Report

Read more about University of California's 2019 Accountability Report

UC admits all-time record number of freshmen, transfer students

The University of California announced today (July 22) that it has offered an all-time record number of incoming students a spot on at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for the 2019-20 academic year.

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