The University of California has been on the front lines in the fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, since the earliest indications of its emergence in China. From top-flight medical care to groundbreaking research, UC’s scientists and physicians across its 10 campuses and five academic medical centers are part of the global effort to treat, understand and ultimately defeat the virus.
UC experts take on COVID-19
UC empowers youth vote with civic engagement campaign and access to polls systemwide
College-aged voters are poised to be a major force in America’s 2020 elections — if they show up. This election season, the University of California is engaging this powerful voting bloc and making it easier for them to vote.
How two matchmakers won a Nobel Prize
Long before dating sites, a pair of economists hit upon a formula with applications far beyond romance.
From Lady Bird to Legally Blonde, UC's starring role in major films
There's been a lot of blue and gold on the silver screen. We hand out awards to some of the most surprising movies that feature UC.
UC Office of the President statement on Academic Council’s standardized testing report
The University of California Office of the President issued a statement today (Feb. 3) on the report by the UC Academic Council’s Standardized Testing Task Force (STTF).
UC, AFSCME reach tentative agreements on new four-year contracts for health care, service workers
The University of California today (Jan. 28) announced tentative four-year agreements with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union representing UC’s approximately 16,000 patient care and 10,000 service workers.
Apply now: Champion student success by becoming the next Student Regent
The University of California Board of Regents is searching for the next student representative to serve on UC’s governing body. The Student Regent is a full voting member of the board, representing students across the university’s 10-campus system. This impactful role brings the voice of the student to every issue and decision before the board.
Five UC research stories that got the world talking in 2019
A device that translates brain signals into speech is just one of the UC breakthroughs that got the world’s attention in 2019.
Update on search for University of California president
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, a woman and minority-owned executive search firm, has been selected to help identify candidates and facilitate a global search for a new president of the University of California.
UC's race to stay ahead of wildfires
UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.
UC, UAW reach tentative agreement on new three-year contract
The University of California today (Nov. 4) announced a tentative three-year agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for UC’s approximately 4,000 academic researchers.