UC Berkeley to mark ‘400 Years of Resistance to Slavery and Injustice’
August 21, 2019
A yearlong observation will focus on African Americans’ extraordinary contributions to American life and the struggle for justice.
Where does fat phobia come from?
August 15, 2019
How did we become obsessed with thinness? It has to do with race, says sociologist Sabrina Strings.
Welcome to Disneyland
May 30, 2019
A new course provides an in-depth look at the world of Disney — from a professor who has taken more than 600 spins on the Matterhorn.
The parallels of female power in ancient Egypt and modern times
March 13, 2019
In her latest book, Kara Cooney notes how a ruler’s gender matters far less than whose agendas are served.
Rethinking what we teach about California's missions
January 15, 2019
There are ghosts to be reckoned with in our state and its history, which an entirely new field aims to address.
‘World’s greatest wine library’ continues to grow
January 9, 2019
A glimpse of UC Davis' bottomless collection.
Coming to America
January 3, 2019
Historical context helps explain the urgency of present-day Central American migrations.
The female historians unearthing women's stories
December 20, 2018
A new Oxford handbook restores women to their rightful place on the world's stage.
Famous UC writers on their favorite books
December 19, 2018
UC’s leading literary lights give us ideas for a holiday read.
UC Santa Cruz receives significant Hunter S. Thompson collection
November 28, 2018
An 800-volume collection has been donated to Special Collections Archives at UC Santa Cruz.