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UC Santa Cruz Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives launching new programs to advance educational equity
September 16, 2021
One of only four HSI members of the Association of American Universities, the campus is aiming to transform the academic landscape and offer meaningful change.
UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism lecturer, students and alumni honored in 2021 Pulitzer Prizes
July 1, 2021
Their prize-winning work spans topics from George Floyd, the use of police dogs, the coronavirus pandemic, and sea rise.
The invincible Class of 2021
June 9, 2021
They weathered an extraordinary year and have come out stronger.
A new way to remove salts and toxic metals from water
June 3, 2021
Desalination can help meet growing water needs globally, but current techniques are limited. A new approach holds promise.
Congrats to UC’s 2021 Grad Slam winners!
May 11, 2021
UC Merced’s Shayna Bennett took home the top prize after showcasing her research in under three minutes during UC’s 2021 Grad Slam contest.
Game on! Tune in to watch UC grad students explain their research in three minutes flat
April 29, 2021
Vote online for your favorite contestants during UC’s 6th annual Grad Slam contest.
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.