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8 things that are new this election
UC Davis alum Charles Rice wins Nobel Prize
Now professor at The Rockefeller University, he shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for the discovery of the hepatitis C virus.
Liquid asset
UC San Diego’s surf team embraces the San Diego ethos of success: Do what you love, work hard, play hard.
Hope in the time of dystopia
“The Handmaid's Tale” author Margaret Atwood offers wisdom, historical context and views on current events during an online lecture.
New UC poll: Concern over current events could spur record numbers of young adults to vote
The state’s newest voters are paying close attention to the issues, and nearly 60 percent plan to vote early, most of them by mail.
Learning resources for parents, students and educators as school gets back in session
Standards-based lessons that will remain useful long after life and learning have returned to normal.
Ready to have a say in your future? Make sure you’re registered to vote.
As you gear up for the 2020 school year, don’t forget a critical item on the back-to-school checklist: making sure you’re registered to vote.
Black athletes and the fight for racial justice
UC Berkeley women’s basketball coach Charmin Smith reflects on recent professional sports strikes and how collegiate athletes can make a difference.
In the line of fire
Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
Discovering an icon in plain sight
A history grad student’s research leads to the discovery of Black nurse Biddy Mason in Depression-era murals.
UC shines in new rankings for social mobility, contributing to the public good
All nine undergraduate campuses stand out for social mobility, research and public service.
As classes kick off, UC students and advisers share secrets to succeeding in an unprecedented year
Students are finding the silver lining and building community in new ways while staying at home.