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Selina Brinkmann becomes UC Merced’s first Rhodes Scholar
March 11, 2021
Master’s student Selina Brinkmann has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford University — a first for the campus.
Change is in the air
January 22, 2021
UC Santa Barbara joins group of 19 universities dedicated to a three-year effort to diversify faculty in STEM fields.
Discovering an icon in plain sight
September 10, 2020
A history grad student’s research leads to the discovery of Black nurse Biddy Mason in Depression-era murals.
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.
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.
UCSF students create COVID-19 fact check website
May 28, 2020
Two dozen medical students put together a site in six languages that clearly, cleanly separates fact from myth.
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.
UC graduate programs among best of the best in new rankings
April 22, 2020
The 2021 U.S. News & World Report list of best graduate schools finds UC campuses excel across a dazzling variety of fields.
‘Liquid gold’: UC Berkeley lab makes free hand sanitizer for the needy
April 16, 2020
A biochemistry lab pivots to hand sanitizers for people experiencing homelessness, jail populations and others among society's most vulnerable.
Clinical training on pause, UC med students find ways to be of service
April 9, 2020
Students are stepping up wherever they can to provide support during this health crisis.