UC Berkeley |

Capturing carbon from the air just got easier

UC Berkeley scientists developed a new type of porous material called a covalent organic framework, which quickly sucks up carbon dioxide from ambient air.
UC Newsroom |

How UC students are unlocking the power of the youth vote

Meet UC students doing their part this election season to keep our democracy strong.
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Applying to UC? A new data dashboard sheds light on admissions for each academic discipline

Find out how to use the information and understand what it can and can't tell you.
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Want help transferring to UC? An online hub streamlines the information you need

It’s a one-stop shop for all things transfer.
UC Santa Barbara |

Bursts of exercise boost cognitive function, UCSB neuroscientists find

Executive functioning was the key cognitive domain impacted by vigorous exercise, such as HIIT protocols.
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From 'rock bottom' to 'dream job': How one doctor found his calling in giving back

We're celebrating the 20th anniversary of UC PRIME, the innovative medical training program that's produced nearly a thousand outstanding physician leaders like Marco Angulo.
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Five UC-affiliated scientists win 2024 Nobel Prizes

From the ‘Godfather of AI’ to the discoverer of microRNA, the five new Nobelists have made remarkable advances in medicine, chemistry, physics and economics.
UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley alumnus Gary Ruvkun shares 2024 Nobel Prize for discovering microRNA

Ruvkun obtained his B.A. in biophysics from UC Berkeley in 1973.
UC Santa Cruz |

UC Santa Cruz alumnus Kauchani Bratt stars in Netflix film ‘Rez Ball’

“Rez Ball,” now streaming on Netflix, centers around a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage,
UC Newsroom |

These California climate leaders all have one thing in common

Now in its 10th year, the Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Fellowship prepares UC students to head off to careers fighting the climate crisis.
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University of California leaders call on Congress to support the BASIC Act

Proposed federal legislation would create a $1B competitive grant program to help colleges and universities address food, housing and other basic needs among students.
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Fresh faces on campus: Welcoming UC’s newest undergrads

Our new undergrads have never been more diverse or more inspiring. Here are a few of their stories.