A 50-year survey shows the values kids learn have changed from decade to decade, often reflecting shifts in the broader culture.
UC’s deal with Elsevier: What it took, what it means, why it matters
UC Berkeley librarian Jeffrey MacKie-Mason, co-chair of UC’s publisher negotiation team, explains the significance of this step for open access.
Happy Lunar New Year
Reflections on the holiday and its global celebrations from scholars at UC Irvine.
Spoiler alert: spoilers make you enjoy stories more
Did someone spoil the next episode of "Game of Thrones"? They might have done you a favor.
Lessons from Dante in a time of COVID-19
Reflecting on the poem’s renewed relevance on the 700th anniversary of its completion.
Just too cute, season two
The return of Baby Yoda reminds us of the power — and purpose — of cute aggression, a UC Riverside expert says.
Diversity improves among TV actors, but executives still overwhelmingly white and male
The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report: Part Two suggests the industry must do more to meet the moment.
Meet UC’s 5 new MacArthur ‘genius’ award winners
Four UC alums and one faculty member will each receive a $625,000 unrestricted prize, or “genius grant,” as 2020 MacArthur fellows.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Nobel Prize?
Not everyone can win a Nobel, but this is the next best thing. Prizes are announced starting Oct. 5.
Hope in the time of dystopia
“The Handmaid's Tale” author Margaret Atwood offers wisdom, historical context and views on current events during an online lecture.
In the line of fire
Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
Discovering an icon in plain sight
A history grad student’s research leads to the discovery of Black nurse Biddy Mason in Depression-era murals.