UC Berkeley |

Top graduating senior an aspiring Elon Musk — minus the tweeting

Iconoclastic bioengineering and materials science major is the winner of the 2019 University Medal.

UC Newsroom |

Meet UC’s 2018 graduates: Californians who are citizens of the world

The Class of 2018 is ready to lead, both at home and abroad.

UCLA |

Bus driver turned UCLA graduate steers life in new direction

Sequoia Thompson follows her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist and working with queer black youth.

UC San Diego |

Speak your truth

Transgender grad Lucero Camarena will bring a message of authenticity to the commencement stage.

UC Newsroom |

A Cinderella story 16 years in the making

With her graduation from UC Davis med school, Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo realized a dream that once seemed impossible.

UC Newsroom |

The bright future ahead for UC’s newest alums

Eight fantastic reasons for the Class of 2018 to celebrate.

UC Merced/UC Newsroom |

From foster care to Peace Corps posting: A journey of determination

UC Merced grad Tomanik'e Banks defied the odds, and wants to make sure others do the same.

UC Newsroom |

6 tips for landing that first post-college job

How a UC education can help you forge a path in your new career.

UC Merced |

Perseverance, leadership key themes of campus’ spring commencement

It's a day of celebration captured at UC Merced.

UC Berkeley |

To support deported vets, Alfredo Figueroa ‘leads with his heart’

The Army vet and graduating senior will use a $25,000 prize to raise awareness about a community living in limbo.

UC Newsroom |

Words of wisdom from commencement speeches

9 of UC's most compelling speakers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Michelle Obama.

UC Newsroom |

Growing a true hometown physician

Newly minted UCSF grad Walid Hamud-Ahmed learned a lot about how to be a good doctor by working in his family store.