UC Berkeley |

Very big changes are coming very fast to the American workplace

This is a major inflection point in U.S. professional life, scholars say.

UC Davis |

UC Davis earns national award for COVID-19 response

The Healthy Davis Together initiative has earned national acclaim for its holistic approach to addressing the COVID crisis.

UCLA |

Holding world leaders accountable for environmental destruction

“Ecocide” is an evolving legal term — now with new international heft.

UCSF |

Space travel weakens our immune systems — now scientists may know why

As private citizens express interest in going to space, a late UCSF astronaut may have figured out an important riddle.

UC Riverside |

How concerned should we be about the Delta variant?

Experts share their thoughts about the SARS-CoV-2 variant, which is now in nearly every state.

UC Office of the President |

UC’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions Initiative releases report on systemwide efforts to increase number of Latinx students, ways to strengthen outcomes

The University of California’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Initiative recently released a report titled “La Lucha Sigue: The University of California’s Role as a Hispanic-Serving Research Institution System.”
UC Berkeley School of Journalism |

UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism lecturer, students and alumni honored in 2021 Pulitzer Prizes

Their prize-winning work spans topics from George Floyd, the use of police dogs, the coronavirus pandemic, and sea rise.

UC Office of the President |

UC announces new chair, committee appointments for Board of Regents

The University of California announced today the recent appointment of Regent Cecilia V.  Estolano to chair of the UC Board of Regents for 2021-22, effective July 1. Chair Estolano was elected by her colleagues and will oversee her first board meeting in July.

UC Office of the President |

UC statement on 2021 state budget agreement between Gov. Newsom and state leaders

University of California Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (June 30) issued the following statement on the Budget Act of 2021, which Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign in the coming days:

UC Riverside |

Can we remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is higher than its been for millions of years. A technique called direct air capture could help.

UC Berkeley |

Don’t be alarmed by rising prices for homes, cars, and gas

Scholars say the inflation surge is likely to be temporary as the economy emerges from the pandemic.

UC Davis |

Women are seeking election for the long haul

A new study suggests that nationwide data show women are in politics for the long haul, win or lose.