Human Rights Lab trains students to investigate wrongdoing
October 17, 2019
This fall, 19 students will begin investigating alleged human rights abuses with their new high-tech sleuthing skills.
A wealth of knowledge about debt
October 10, 2019
UCLA's Hannah Appel wants to unlock the potential collective power of America's $13.5 trillion in household debt.
What’s in a name? How the concepts of Hispanic and Latino identity emerged
October 10, 2019
UC Berkeley sociologist G. Cristina Mora explains the origins of the identity we celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month.
UC stands with DACA recipients
October 4, 2019
The University of California will fight for DACA before the Supreme Court in November.
Youth activism is on the rise
October 3, 2019
A wave of activism has been building for decades, and adults should pay attention, says professor Jessica Taft.
Why Greta Thunberg is so powerful
September 26, 2019
Researchers analyze how Greta Thunberg’s moral framing influenced the impact of her United Nations speech.
Wanted: Student ambassadors to build support in Sacramento
September 23, 2019
The UC Advocacy Network is looking for a new class of ambassadors to represent UC student interests at the state Capitol.
How to address America’s lead crisis and provide safe drinking water for all
September 5, 2019
Newark is the latest U.S. city to struggle with high lead levels in drinking water. We can end this crisis.
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.