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These California climate leaders all have one thing in common

Now in its 10th year, the Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Fellowship prepares UC students to head off to careers fighting the climate crisis.
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Statement on UCLA Reply Filing in Frankel v. Regents of the University of California

Prior to the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, we have redoubled our efforts to combat antisemitism and enhance campus safety. UCLA and the University of California instituted systemwide reforms and programs to promote safety and combat harassment and discrimination on campus. Those efforts will continue.

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University of California leaders call on Congress to support the BASIC Act

Proposed federal legislation would create a $1B competitive grant program to help colleges and universities address food, housing and other basic needs among students.
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UC Board of Regents honors Paris Olympians and Paralympians as they return home with medals, stories and gratitude

UC Olympians and Paralympians were invited to share their reflections on the Summer Games in Paris and honored by the UC Board of Regents in their most recent meeting.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar awarded UC Presidential Medal

The university’s highest honor, the award recognizes Mr. Abdul-Jabbar’s advocacy, his steadfast support of his alma mater and his efforts to inspire student-athletes.
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University of California secures top spots in 2024-25 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

UCLA and UC Berkeley are No. 1 and No. 2, but that's not all — UC campuses make up half of the top 10 public schools in the country, with all nine undergraduate campuses in the top 45.
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U.S. Latino GDP skyrockets to record $3.7 trillion, with growth rate outpacing China, India

Despite COVID, Latinos’ economic output in 2022 was greater than 6 of the world’s 10 largest economies.
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University of California campuses rise to the top in two new rankings

In new rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, all nine undergraduate campuses stood out for how well they prepare graduates for future success.
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Lyme disease early detection could get boost from simpler, faster testing technology

An AI-enabled testing technology with point-of-care potential was shown to be accurate and reliable in UCLA-led study.
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You know wildfire smoke is bad for you. But did you know it's this bad?

Breathing wildfire smoke harms our lungs — but the damage doesn't stop there. And UC research finds that wildfire smoke could be 10x more toxic than smoke from "everyday" sources like traffic and industry.
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Dark matter could have helped make supermassive black holes in the early universe

Radiation from dark matter may have kept hydrogen gas hot enough to condense into black holes.
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As the Paralympics get underway, UCLA’s Michael Garafola is bringing adaptive sports to the mainstream.

Adaptive athletics, or sports with modifications in rules or equipment to allow people of different abilities to compete, offer thrills and community to students, faculty and staff.
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