They weathered an extraordinary year and have come out stronger.
The invincible Class of 2021
Game on! Tune in to watch UC grad students explain their research in three minutes flat
Vote online for your favorite contestants during UC’s 6th annual Grad Slam contest.
Relief and joy abound: DACA recipients react to the Supreme Court victory
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.
3 UC startups advance to global competition
A UC Santa Barbara biotech startup focused on creating a drug to stop uncontrolled bleeding has won the 2020 UC Startup Pitch Showcase.
UC rising stars make Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Forty with ties to the University of California recognized by the magazine as young leaders in their fields.
UC Santa Cruz Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives launching new programs to advance educational equity
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
Their prize-winning work spans topics from George Floyd, the use of police dogs, the coronavirus pandemic, and sea rise.
A new way to remove salts and toxic metals from water
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!
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.
Selina Brinkmann becomes UC Merced’s first Rhodes Scholar
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
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
A history grad student’s research leads to the discovery of Black nurse Biddy Mason in Depression-era murals.