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Students: Flex your political power. It starts by registering to vote.
January 13, 2020
Younger voters could have a huge impact on the results in 2020 — but only if they register and vote.
Brain scans could flag children’s future mental health problems
January 6, 2020
The findings could pave the way for earlier, more effective diagnoses of attention deficit disorder and more.
Nursing the streets
November 25, 2019
Students in the nursing program provide essential ‘bridge care’ to people experiencing homelessness.
Are students breathing good air?
November 14, 2019
A new study from Berkeley Lab/UC Davis finds many California classrooms don't have sufficient ventilation.
California students to get later school start, thanks to UC Berkeley alum
November 13, 2019
Two alums played a crucial role in the development of a new law that pushed back California school start times.
Former Navy jet tech takes student veterans under her wing
November 7, 2019
UC San Diego’s Student Veterans Resource Center serves diverse military-connected students.
10 tips for creating a meaningful second career
November 5, 2019
Looking for a career change? Reentering the workforce after taking time off? Here's how to navigate the process.
From a life in poverty to a career in medicine, thanks to DACA
October 17, 2019
UC Irvine alum Rene Amel Peralta wants to serve his community as a physician. That dream will be in jeopardy if the DACA program ends.
Using stimulants to cram for exams ruins sleep and doesn't help test scores
October 16, 2019
Students looking to gain an academic edge by taking Adderall and other stimulants will find it backfires.
Everyone stumbles. The trick is getting back up.
October 3, 2019
Real-world advice from some trailblazing first-gen women in STEM.