Students in an archaeology class on the Inca Empire devised board games based on the history and culture of what was the largest civilization in pre-Columbian America.

Cognitive neuroscientist (and UCLA alum) Scott Weems explores the science "of when we laugh and why."

Grad students travel to Sacramento to share work vital to meeting the needs of the state and its citizens.

The oil giant says it didn’t use acid to get offshore oil; UC Santa Barbara intern disagrees.

Students, administrators will visit Sacramento lawmakers to push for additional support for graduate research.

Former astronaut Kathryn Sullivan is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 10th administrator.

Nobel laureate Randy Schekman is a UC Berkeley professor and a UCLA alumnus. From the pinnacle of achievement, Schekman credits public higher education as the foundation of his success. Schekman will participate in UC's Graduate Research Day, calling for more student support.

Survey of freshmen reveals they are weighing costs, financial aid more heavily in selecting a college or university.

Student entrepreneur wins $10,000 Microsoft award to develop app for social change.

Revisions — including essay as an optional feature — reflect changes in U.S. educational philosophy.

Anti-malware company co-founded by UC Riverside alumnus is bought by company valued at $1 billion.

Scores of Cal undergrads are working to research and write articles for Wikipedia. Their coach is the first Wikipedian-in-residence at a U.S. college or university.