UC president honors student leadership on DACA, representation in science
July 30, 2020
UCLA’s Dellara Gorjian and UC Merced’s Radio Bio were honored for outstanding public service at the July 30 UC Regents meeting.
Five years ago, love won. Here's how research helps make progress possible
June 26, 2020
In 2015, the Supreme Court upheld a right to marriage for gay couples in Obergefell v. Hodges. One of the key elements to winning this battle was research — particularly one UC researcher's groundbreaking study in the 1940s that showed being gay was not a mental illness.
Relief and joy abound: DACA recipients react to the Supreme Court victory
June 19, 2020
For thousands of UC DACA students, yesterday was the news they have been daring to hope for: that they can continue their educations, remain in their communities and keep contributing in their fields, from health care to education.
Court decision on LGBTQ protections an overdue landmark, UC Berkeley scholars say
June 18, 2020
Several leading LGBTQ scholars offer their thoughts on what Monday's Supreme Court decision expanding workplace protections means.
Faculty share insights on responses to the killing of George Floyd
June 4, 2020
Darnell Hunt, Robin D.G. Kelley and Kimberlé Crenshaw, among others, contextualize recent events.
Q&A: For black men, wearing a mask may be a health risk greater than COVID-19
May 28, 2020
UCLA psychology professor Vickie Mays on how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in black communities.
Nobel Prize-winner Carol Greider to join UC Santa Cruz faculty
May 27, 2020
Known for her pioneering work on telomeres, Greider brings exceptional research and leadership skills to campus.
Professor’s documentary film about refugee family honored at Vienna International Festival
May 11, 2020
“Songs that Never End” is one of five finalists for best international documentary and can be viewed online through May 14.
DACA community braces for a Supreme Court ruling
April 27, 2020
Anxiety goes off the charts for the DACA community when the Supreme Court announces decisions. There are more humane ways to handle this, writes Regina Day Langhout.
Overcoming the ‘us vs. them’ mentality
March 11, 2020
A student-veteran helps at-risk teens overcome the gang culture mindset of hating ‘the other.’