UC Santa Barbara |

A new kind of chemo

Researchers identify a new class of drugs that offer a safer, more targeted treatment for leukemia patients.
UC Santa Barbara |

What do you think of when you picture a scientist?

There are many versions of a female scientist, but still more work to do to overcome stereotypes, researcher says.
UC Newsroom |

University leaders present ambitious plan to help thousands more Californians earn a degree

UC leaders today (July 21) presented a plan to increase enrollment by 23,000 students over the next eight years.
UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara via The Conversation |

Why does love feel magical? It’s an evolutionary advantage

It’s not logical to believe your relationship is “meant to be.” But believing in destined love may have its purpose.
UC Santa Barbara |

The importance of elders

The long human lifespan may be due to the contributions of older adults.
UC Santa Barbara |

From rural ranch life to a doctorate

First-gen student Ana Y. Guerrero ’20 makes good on an American dream.
UC Newsroom |

Celebrating Title IX with great moments in UC women’s sports

50 years ago, Title IX changed the landscape of education and sports for women in the U.S. Here’s a salute to those who keep its flame burning bright.
UC Santa Cruz |

UC campuses join new alliance to increase Hispanic opportunity

By 2030, Alliance universities aim to double the number of Hispanic doctoral students and increase by 20 percent the Hispanic professoriate.
UC Newsroom |

The unstoppable Class of 2022

They’re ready to put their brilliance to work in ways that will make the world better for all of us.
Las Cumbres Observatory and UC Santa Barbara |

The first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy, revealed

The image is a long-anticipated look at the massive object that sits at the very center of our galaxy.
UC Santa Barbara |

The world’s highest jumper

A device developed in the Hawkes Lab achieves the tallest height of any known jumper, engineered or biological.
UC Santa Barbara |

Common ground on decarbonization

Researchers find that state-level decarbonization policies have received a significant amount of bipartisan support.