Growing national movement urges Congress to reinvest in Pell Grants UC Newsroom March 25, 2021 UC, along with nearly 1,200 higher education organizations, urged Congress this week to reinvest in the federal aid program that helps millions of students afford college.
Navigating a year of heartbreak and hope: Q&A with Dr. Carrie L. Byington, executive vice president of UC Health UC Newsroom March 19, 2021 A look at UC’s role in helping California respond to an unprecedented crisis.
Lip-reading software helps users of all abilities to send secure messages UC Merced March 18, 2021 LipType lets people of all abilities send touch-free texts or emails without ever speaking aloud.
We’re surprisingly similar to Earth’s first animals, research says UC Riverside March 18, 2021 Today’s humans share many genes with oceanic creatures missing heads.
What are kids actually learning from popular TV? UCLA March 18, 2021 A 50-year survey shows the values kids learn have changed from decade to decade, often reflecting shifts in the broader culture.
How effective is the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what you should know UCSF March 18, 2021 How it differs, how well it works against the new variants and whether you should be worried about transmitting the virus after vaccination.
UC’s deal with Elsevier: What it took, what it means, why it matters UC Berkeley March 18, 2021 UC Berkeley librarian Jeffrey MacKie-Mason, co-chair of UC’s publisher negotiation team, explains the significance of this step for open access.
Navigating the $1.9 trillion stimulus UC Riverside March 11, 2021 Economist Jana Grittersova, former European Commission banker, weighs in on how the newly passed package will change the economy.
Making decisions based on how we feel about memories, not accuracy UC Davis March 11, 2021 A new study explores the difference between subjective and objective memory.
How robustly will individuals respond to the COVID-19 vaccine — and for how long? UCSF March 11, 2021 Age, stress and lack of sleep contribute to response in a variety of vaccines. Is a COVID-19 booster shot next?