Hope Scholars started with one employee and one student. It has since grown to offer hundreds of students holistic support, including mentorship, emergency funds and move-in day supplies.

As the University of California faces unprecedented challenges, community members are speaking out about how UC has shaped their lives.

Kids join 4-H to have fun, learn new skills, and give back — so it’s no surprise the UC-administered program’s alumni continue to make an impact in so many California communities today.

What a bird, a pine tree and a 240-mile trek with UC Davis scientists reveal about climate change.

Across the University of California’s 10 campuses, military-connected students bring a sense of discipline, purpose and camaraderie that shapes how they learn and lead at UC.

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the lab.

Find out how UCLA senior and Bruin gymnast Jordan Chiles has been juggling books, the balance beam and the ballroom.

Meet three UC alums who combined their own ambition and big ideas with a UC education and on-campus entrepreneurial resources to launch successful businesses.

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.

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.

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.

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.