UC Santa Barbara |

Avocado cultivation’s ancient origins hold lessons for a changing climate

New research from UC anthropologists elucidates the history of avocado domestication.
UC Newsroom |

National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.
UC Santa Barbara |

‘We have created a new state of matter’: New topological quantum processor marks breakthrough in computing

In a move as significant as the advent of the semiconductor, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists unveils first-of-its-kind topological qubit, paving the way for a more fault-tolerant quantum computer.
UC Newsroom |

Gauchos wrangle top prize in California Ballot Bowl

UC Santa Barbara rose to the top of the statewide campus election competition, as UC San Diego, UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz also took home honors.
UC Santa Barbara |

Researchers solve a fluid mechanics mystery

UC Santa Barbara researchers now know why a pool of red dye somehow “knew” how to solve a maze filled with milk.
UC Newsroom |

46 of UC’s youngest stars shine on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Young UC alums, students and faculty from eight campuses and two national labs made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list across a slew of categories.
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Nine surprising facts about the cost of attending the University of California

Did you know that tuition is fully covered for more than half of UC's California students? Find out more about financial aid.
UC Santa Barbara |

In a paradigm shift for autism, practitioners move beyond traditional demographics and toward adaptive environments

Embracing the neurodiversity paradigm, which views autism as a difference in brain wiring rather than a disorder to be fixed, is not only a clinical imperative but a societal one.
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Los Angeles fires news and resources: What’s happening across the UC system and how you can help

Links and resources for staying up with the latest, along with information on how you can help.
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UC transfer student Lakeysha Jackson: For a mom with two teens, UC was the next step to fuel career and curiosity

After years working as a nursing assistant while attending community college, Jackson is starting her next chapter at UC Santa Barbara.
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UC awards $15.5M in research grants to tackle big questions in health, AI, agriculture and climate justice

Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.
UC Newsroom |

Notable UC books of 2024

Featuring New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners and some of the most talked about books of the year, catch up on some of the great reads you may have missed from UC authors.