California schools could consider race, gender in admissions Proposed constitutional amendment to repeal parts of Proposition 209 would go directly to voters. Washington Post California schools could consider race, gender in admissions Read more about California schools could consider race, gender in admissions
Napolitano takes UC values to Sochi Olympics Openness, tolerance are “a huge set of American values that the university represents (and) that I will be able to represent." KQED Camera Napolitano taking UC values to Sochi Olympics Read more about Napolitano takes UC values to Sochi Olympics
UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake to step down in June Dr. Michael Drake will leave UC after more than 30 years, including nine as chancellor. Media Contacts For media inquiries (reporters only), please email media@ucop.edu For Health-related media inquiries, please email uchealthnews@ucop.edu
Free Angela and All Political Prisoners Angela Davis discusses the latest film about her life with producer Sidra Smith and moderator Dr. Gaye Theresa Thompson. Read more about Free Angela and All Political Prisoners
Are we safer 20 years after Northridge quake? Scientists — including researchers at UC San Diego — say they've made great progress identifying and understanding the faults that pose danger in Southern California. San Diego Union-Tribune Are we safer 20 years after Northridge quake? Read more about Are we safer 20 years after Northridge quake?
How language seems to shape one's view of the world Research suggests that speaking another language fluently changes what you pay attention to and how you remember events. NPR How Language Seems to Shape One's View of the World Read more about How language seems to shape one's view of the world
Toy seal raises funds for the real thing Marine biologist launches a limited run of cuddly 'Real Seal' toys — one for each of the 1,100 Hawaiian monk seals left in the world. UC Santa Cruz Get yours at UC Santa Cruz's Save Monk Seals site Read more about Toy seal raises funds for the real thing
Susan Straight on the lessons of the mixed-race novel Novelist, UC Riverside professor brings personal perspective to writing on racial identity. Los Angeles Times Susan Straight on the lessons of the mixed-race novel Read more about Susan Straight on the lessons of the mixed-race novel
Video - Applying to graduate school UC doctoral students share their best advice for preparing, applying, and paying for graduate school. Read more about Video - Applying to graduate school
How to engineer the perfect cookie The food and science folks at UCLA extend their expertise to cookies. Chemistry, they say, is the key to great baking. NPR Cookie-Baking Chemistry: How To Engineer Your Perfect Sweet Treat Read more about How to engineer the perfect cookie