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How Big Data is helping students graduate on time

UC campuses are using the power of analytics to help students succeed.

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Grad students make the case for why their research matters

Meeting with lawmakers in Sacramento today, UC master's and doctoral students present audacious ideas for addressing challenges in California and beyond.

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UC rising stars make Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Forty with ties to the University of California recognized by the magazine as young leaders in their fields.

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Online learning, from Biochemistry to Basque

Growing catalog expands access to classes, from niche subjects to core curriculum.

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Let your story shine: Get the scoop on how to maximize the UC application from our admissions experts

Applying to UC as a first-year student? We’ve got answers to some of the top questions students ask, including tips on how to think about the narrative sections of the application, like the Personal Insight Questions.
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Want help navigating the UC application? Our admissions experts have tips to share.

Are you applying to the University of California for fall admission as a first-year student? Don’t stress! We’ve got pointers and info right here, from how the admissions process works to getting financial aid and top tips for applying.
UC Merced |

20 years in, UC Merced celebrates achievements, looks to future

In just two decades, UC Merced has grown into a recognized leader in conducting academic research, developing young minds for career success and driving economic growth.
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UC faculty and alums behind 13 of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025

Lab-grown seafood, a new treatment for Parkinson's disease and a kid-safe power saw are among the genius ideas from UC inventors honored by TIME magazine in 2025.
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7 UC faculty and alumni awarded MacArthur ‘genius grants’

Since 2020, UC alumni and faculty have accounted for nearly 1 in 4 recipients of the prestigious fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation, which provides an $800,000, no-strings-attached grant to support the winner’s interests.
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UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record

These discoveries span decades and disciplines, but they all have one important thing in common: They’ve all relied on competitive funding from the federal government.
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Protecting NASA funding ensures breakthroughs in space science and benefits in daily life continue

From GPS to innovations in computing and optics, technologies developed for space research at UC Santa Cruz touch nearly every aspect of modern life.
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A student's guide to voting in California's special election on Nov. 4

Election Day is coming up. Are you ready to cast your ballot?