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New Nobelist David Julius was a standout from the start
October 6, 2021
UC Berkeley colleagues and mentors — including 2013 Nobelist Randy Schekman — share fond memories of a talented and kind young mind.
UCLA alumnus Ardem Patapoutian shares 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
October 4, 2021
Neuroscientist helped answer fundamental question about how nervous system senses temperature and touch.
David Julius wins Nobel Prize for work on pain sensation
October 4, 2021
From spider venom to chili peppers, Julius explores all avenues to understand the neuroscience of pain. He shares the award jointly with UCLA alum Ardem Patapoutian.
UCLA professor, UC Berkeley alums win prestigious MacArthur ‘genius’ grants
October 1, 2021
Four UC-connected innovators tackling subjects as varied as geology and racial bias in search engines have been awarded prestigious MacArthur fellowships.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Nobel Prize?
September 30, 2021
Not everyone can win a Nobel, but this is the next best thing. Prizes are announced starting Oct. 5.
UC earns green accolades from Sierra Club, Princeton Review as a nationwide leader in sustainability
September 23, 2021
The University of California is once again a leader in sustainability leadership and achievement, according to new rankings.
UC campuses earn top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges rankings
September 13, 2021
Six UC campuses rank among the top 10 public universities in the country, with all nine undergrad campuses among the top 50 in this year’s ranking.
UC is the top college in America, according to new Forbes rankings
September 9, 2021
America’s Top Colleges finds UC Berkeley to be the best school in America, public or private, with five other UC campuses in the top 50.
Ashley Nicole Black, UC Santa Cruz theater arts alumna, earns dual Emmy nod
August 26, 2021
Already an Emmy winner for her work on “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” Black is behind the laughs on a number of shows, from “A Black Lady Sketch Show” to “Ted Lasso.”
University of California Health hospitals recognized among the best in California and the nation
July 29, 2021
Five UC academic health centers were among the best in the state, with UCLA Health at the very top, in the new U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.