High-poverty schools fall short on learning time, too
November 18, 2014
Teachers lose more instructional time due to poor access to libraries, technology and qualified substitute teachers than do their counterparts at more affluent schools.
Moving beyond 'bricks versus clicks'
October 28, 2014
Tech summit draws UC and industry leaders to explore applications that build on the things that make college great.
UC to host technology summit
October 22, 2014
Summit will convene educators and industry experts around enhancing the student experience.
Hold on, Tiger Mom
September 22, 2014
Research refutes the idea that the traditional, strict “Chinese” upbringing, advocated for in the book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," is superior.
UC Riverside joins other universities, foundations to improve student success rates
September 16, 2014
Funding from six foundations will help the University Innovation Alliance share programs around the nation.
Napolitano: As public research universities go, so goes the nation
September 9, 2014
UC president gave keynote address at conference centered on issues in higher education.
Creating a pathway to practice
July 30, 2014
A UCLA program helps doctors trained in Latin American countries and legally residing in the U.S. to become licensed family physicians here and work with underserved communities.
Low-income students in high-performing schools less likely to engage in risky behaviors
July 22, 2014
A new UCLA-led study suggests that a higher quality educational environment may help improve health outcomes.
Syrian war producing ‘lost generation’ of college-age students
July 17, 2014
“The war will end but the young people who would be integral in rebuilding the country are being left behind.”
UC's Scout gives all students access to a college prep curriculum
June 19, 2014
By creating free, state-of-the-art online courses, program offers students new options for completing a curriculum that will make them eligible and competitive for college.