UC Newsroom |

The COVID vaccine came out super quickly. Here’s why it’s safe.

COVID vaccines arrived with historic speed, but the science behind it isn't new. Years of research put us in a position to deliver vaccines both fast and safely. Our UC expert explains how we got here.

UC Newsroom |

A new generation of storytellers emerges

How UCLA’s Center for EthnoCommunications brings Asian American perspectives to life.

UC Office of the President |

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2021-22 revised budget

The University of California is deeply grateful to Gov. Newsom for proposing the largest state investment in UC’s history: more than $807 million, which includes more than $506 million in ongoing funding for core campus operations, student needs and medical training. The budget, with the support of legislative leadership, reflects an earlier agreement to fully restore more than $300 million in budget reductions that were enacted in the 2020 state budget.

UC San Diego |

A push to inoculate against vaccine disparities

Fabian Rivera-Chávez is working to communicate the safety and life-saving importance of COVID-19 vaccination in underserved communities.

UC Riverside |

Cicada explosion mystifies insect experts

The 17-year life cycle of this noisy insect is unique in the world.

UC Santa Barbara |

Creating hope with the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama speaks with author Pico Iyer as the keynote event in a new initiative.

UC Riverside |

Anxious about returning to work? Psychologists offer insight and tips

Many are experiencing return-to-work anxiety and stress when contemplating returning to their desks.

UC Newsroom |

How much do you know about UC’s Asian American Pacific Islander community?

Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month is here! Find out how well you know UC’s artists, civic leaders and Nobel Prize winners by taking our quiz.

UC Newsroom |

National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences elect 36 new UC members

The prestigious academies recognize the excellence and leadership of researchers in their fields.

UCLA |

Love it or hate it? Artists on the crypto-art craze

UCLA design media arts faculty and alumni share their thoughts on the crypto-art craze.

UC Davis |

Why your cat does these 6 things (according to science)

Some context for your cat’s actions (without lifting their veil of mystery).

UCLA |

Team led by UCLA professor wins $7.5 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE

Researchers developed technology for turning carbon dioxide into concrete.