Midday naps increase children's happiness and IQ
June 6, 2019
Academic performance went up by as much as 7.6 points, researchers say.
UC Merced student pays tribute to her farmworker parents in a viral photo
May 20, 2019
Anna Ocegueda's parents came to the U.S. for a better life. Her snapshot of what that looks like inspired Twitter.
Want to ace your tests? Take notes by hand
May 7, 2019
Even a brand new laptop won't give you an edge over pen and paper.
Michelle Obama, celebrities, cheer college-bound students for the journey ahead
May 2, 2019
Nearly 10,000 students packed UCLA's Pauley Pavilion May 1 for College Signing Day, a massive, nationwide celebration of committing to higher education.
These students are reaching higher — now it’s time to celebrate them
April 24, 2019
At College Signing Day on May 1, students will gain a powerful ally — and take a giant step toward their future.
Anxiety ‘epidemic’ brewing on college campuses
April 22, 2019
Rates of worry have doubled since 2008, researchers find.
UC professor, alum win Pulitzers for work grounded in black perspectives
April 18, 2019
Jeffrey Stewart and Darrin Bell earn one of the nation's highest honors in journalism, literature and music.
American parents (still) prefer boys — and it's hurting their daughters' test scores
April 11, 2019
Family bias can explain a non-trivial part of the observed gender disparities in math performance.
Hugs, screams and tears of joy as thousands of high school students learn they're admitted to UC
April 4, 2019
The wait is over. Now for some of our fave celebrations.
How to engage in difficult but respectful dialogue
April 4, 2019
‘3 Practices’ work especially well. A two-day workshop explored the technique.