In an effort to better support prospective students as they weigh their higher education options, the University of California today (Sept. 30) announced an expanded timeline for the submission of undergraduate student applications for admission to the University, moving the start of the submission window up by a month. Prospective students will now be able to submit their applications starting Saturday, Oct. 1, until the application deadline of Wednesday, Nov. 30.
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UC expands undergraduate admissions application filing period
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Hurricane Ian: When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home?
A study of real-world disasters shows how home solar and storage could keep the lights on and the air conditioner running during many outages, if not all.
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UC announces recipients of inaugural Regents Foster Youth Award
The University of California awarded two foster youth students the inaugural Regents Foster Youth Award. William Carter, a UC Berkeley Ph.D. student, and Mary Tran, a UCLA law student, were presented with their awards by UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and UC Regents Chair Richard Leib at a meeting of the UC Board of Regents at UC San Diego.
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UC president recognizes foster youth students, celebrates outstanding student leadership
The inaugural Regents Foster Youth Award and an award for student leadership shine a light on the impact UC students are already having on the world.
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UC community builders on how their Hispanic heritage fuels their work for change
These UC students, alumni, faculty and staff are using their own spark to light the way for others.
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UC claims top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings
Six University of California campuses are among the top 10 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings, released today (Sept. 12). For the third straight year in a row, the magazine also placed all nine of UC’s undergraduate campuses on its coveted list of the top 100 public and private universities across the country.
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Application deadline nears for extraordinary fellowship that unites young scientists with Nobel laureates
The UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellowship is open to students and postdocs from all 10 UC campuses, as well as the three UC-affiliated National Laboratories. The deadline is October 17, 2022.
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Good news on paying for college: Four ways UC is helping families
Prospective UC students can take heart: UC provides generous aid and is doing even more to keep a world-class education affordable.
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Physical activity may have a stronger role than genes in longevity
Can you extend your lifespan by exercise, no matter what your genetics say?
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The University of California stands out in serving its students and the nation, says Washington Monthly
Four UC campuses were among the top 25 of all universities, public and private, in the new ranking.
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Campus community gathers to cheer on ‘magnificent’ new students
Nearly 2,400 new students of UC Merced were greeted by cheering faculty, families and staff at UC Merced's Scholars Bridge Crossing, a joyous fall semester tradition.
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Secret behind ‘nic-sickness’ could help break tobacco addiction
The brain’s dopamine network activated by high doses of nicotine could be tweaked to help people kick the habit.