UC Merced expert Brandon Stark on drones' unique ability to assess damage and safety after a crisis.
UC Office of the President |
UC President Napolitano calls upon academics to speak out in challenging times of ‘fake news,’ falsehoods
At the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) annual meeting today (August 31), University of California President Janet Napolitano challenged the higher education community to help the public distinguish between truth and divisive falsehoods, and to speak out against intolerance and bigotry.
UC Office of the President |
UC kicks off systemwide effort to support first-generation students with new report, website
The University of California today (August 23) announced that all 10 UC campuses will join together this fall in a systemwide effort to connect first-generation students with faculty mentors who have walked in their shoes, and to facilitate access to resources to help these students continue to succeed.
UC Office of the President |
Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano on the violence in Charlottesville
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 14) sent a letter to the UC community in response to the violence in Charlottesville.
UC Berkeley |
Marian Diamond, known for studies of Einstein’s brain, dies at 90
Renowned educator and scientist discovered brain plasticity and shared her love of anatomy with millions.
UC Office of the President |
UC names Alexander A. Bustamante chief compliance and audit officer
The University of California Board of Regents today (July 13) approved Alexander A. Bustamante as senior vice president and chief compliance and audit officer at UC’s Office of the President.
UC Office of the President |
UC Santa Barbara’s Michael Brown appointed provost of UC system
The University of California Board of Regents today (July 13) approved Michael T. Brown, a veteran professor and administrator at UC Santa Barbara and former chair of the UC Academic Senate, as UC provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs.
Wired |
CRISPR may cure all genetic disease — one day
UC Berkeley's Jennifer Doudna reflects on how her gene editing tool may alter the world as we know it.
Inside Higher Ed |
First-gen faculty
Some 800 faculty members to participate in UC's systemwide First-Gen Faculty campaign.
Los Angeles Times |
After years of planning, California is likely to roll out its earthquake warning system next year
UC Berkeley scientists help launch a new network which will bring the state up to speed with countries like Japan.
San Jose Mercury News |
Female surgeons recreating New Yorker cover sweeping Bay Area
#ILookLikeASurgeon selfies from UC practitioners offer show of solidarity.
UC Newsroom |
The war on climate change: Are we at a new tipping point?
For four decades UC San Diego atmospheric scientist Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan has warned that carbon dioxide and other emissions from human activity are heating up the planet. One of the first scientists to predict global warming, his models of rising temperatures have proved remarkably accurate.