UC Santa Barbara |

How different societies react to pandemics

In examining how different cultures reacted to the threat of Ebola, scientists gain insight into xenophobia around COVID-19.

UC San Diego via The Conversation |

On the front lines of developing a test for the coronavirus

A virus testing lab director explains how the US fell behind in the need for broad coronavirus testing.

UC San Diego |

An incomplete victory

The 100th anniversary of women's right to vote is coming up — but not all women benefited.

UCLA |

Historian’s new book traces three generations of suffragists

‘Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for the Vote’ is timed to celebrate the centennial of women’s right to vote.

UC Newsroom |

Good news for students: California has made it super easy to vote in Tuesday’s election

Same-day registration, early voting and campus polling places make voting a snap.

UC Newsroom |

Tips for tackling the ballot

Master your ballot with these quick pointers before you cast your vote on or by March 3!

UCSF |

California surgeon general aims to cut adverse childhood experiences by half

Nadine Burke Harris, the state's first-ever surgeon general (and UC alum), is working with UCSF to realize her ambitious goal.

UC Newsroom |

A legal warrior for UC students: Q&A with attorney Rachel Ray

The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center has doubled its caseload with DACA under threat. Attorney Rachel Ray talks about how students can protect themselves.

UC Irvine |

Heading off an ‘election meltdown’

A streamable Feb. 28 symposium will explore the role of media, law, norms and technology in assuring acceptance of election results.

UCLA |

Taking a stand against prolonged sitting

Stretch breaks and more open classrooms could lower health risks for students and faculty.

UCLA |

UCLA developing policy to phase out single-use plastics

The move could drive regional change and would make UCLA one of the largest universities in the U.S. to take action.

UC Santa Barbara |

Dolly Parton: The great unifier?

America's first ‘Dollyologist’ reflects on how the country singer has become a figure that resonates all over the world.