UC tops list of universities granted U.S. patents
UC was granted 453 utility patents in 2014 for discoveries made by its researchers. As of June 2014, the university had 4,448 active U.S. patents in total.
Mark Bittman: California Matters premieres
Dandelion, anyone? 'Mark Bittman: California Matters' premieres with a look at urban foraging and the nutritional value of wild edibles.
UC student regent nominated for 2016-17
The Board of Regents will vote on the recommendation at its July meeting; if approved, Marcela Ramirez will become the 42nd student regent since the position was established in 1975.
One pill makes you compassionate
In a new study at UC Berkeley, researchers found people were more willing to distribute money equally when they were given tolcapone, an FDA-approved drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Stiglitz and Reich on the Great Divide
Economist Joseph Stiglitz and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich reminisce about their days in the Clinton Administration. Get a dose of humor along with a lesson on the politics of income inequality across America.
UC press release on governor's revised budget
Agreement with Gov. Brown caps resident tuition at current level for the next two years and addresses pension, maintenance issues.
UC extends Global Food Initiative student fellowship program
UCOP will continue to fund three fellowships per campus, with the amount increasing to $4,000 for each fellowship, to support student-generated research, related projects or internships that focus on food issues.
UC launches online Information Center
Interactive data allows the public to explore a wide range of topics related to UC.
Statement from UC president and UC Board of Regents chairman
Janet Napolitano and Bruce Varner address recent instances of anti-Semitism at University of California campuses.
How do our bodies fight off dangerous chemicals?
Cells are like night club bouncers, says UC San Diego's Amro Hamdoun: With every substance that a cell encounters, it has to decide which to eliminate and which to let in.