Some of these inventions save lives, some save time, and some just bring people joy. They all exemplify the spirit of progress that powers UC, the university that brings you four new inventions every day.

Times Higher Education’s World University 2027 rankings identified three UC campuses as among the top 40 worldwide — and all nine undergraduate campuses as among the best public universities in the United States.

UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation, with more than half of California undergraduates getting enough financial aid to cover all their tuition.

These discoveries, many of which originated in federal funding, continue to shape daily life in surprising and amazing ways.

Five UC campuses rank among the top 10 public universities in the country while each undergraduate UC campus is among the top 50. A UC campus has been U.S. News’ top-ranked public university since their 1999 edition.

To help sort fact from fiction, here are some of the most common myths about undergraduate admissions at UC — and how things really work.

UC’s real-world impact is exemplified by the winners of the inaugural UC Regents Innovation Awards.

UC Irvine researchers find that surprising biological pathway plays key role.

An analysis from PitchBook shows how ideas that start on campus go on to generate economic activity, create jobs and change the world.

Alumni looking for their next opportunity will have two chances this August to connect with employers from across California.

Scientists at the University of California are studying how this growing crisis affects our health — and the findings are alarming.

UC scientists at seven campuses and three national labs lead 15 percent of DOE-funded projects.