These four students faced nearly unimaginable obstacles on the way to graduation — and now prepare to help others succeed.
Diplomas that would not be denied
New grads who took the path less traveled
It's never too late for your future to begin — and these extraordinary new grads prove it.
Activist, entrepreneur duo ready to throw the ‘pink tax’ overboard
It's a classic American story: Soon-to-be grads Helen and Rachel Lee are fighting to get a tax — on feminine hygiene products — repealed.
UC Berkeley's Alex Morgan the standard bearer for women as World Cup opens
UC soccer stars are fighting for victory — and pay equity.
UC Virtual Career Series: Bringing your authentic LGBTQ self to work
UC Irvine alumna Krystianne Avedian shares her insights on career and identity. Learn more in our June 11 webinar.
What's in a name?
New tool streamlines students' ability to express their preferred name, gender and orientation across campus.
Number of young people facing poverty has increased over last decade
An incomplete social safety net contributes to the problem, paper finds.
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on American Dream and Promise Act
The University of California applauds the House of Representatives for passage of the American Dream and Promise Act and urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly take up the legislation and send it to the president for his signature.
With new rig, student can achieve director dream
D’Vonte Johnson is ready to turn auteur, thanks to a student-designed camera rig compatible with cerebral palsy.
Top graduating senior an aspiring Elon Musk — minus the tweeting
Iconoclastic bioengineering and materials science major is the winner of the 2019 University Medal.
UC president recognizes students for outstanding leadership
Alex Arnold and Enid Partika were honored for their on-campus leadership at the May 16 UC Regents meeting.
Students wow with science and solutions at 5th annual Grad Slam
Grad students across the UC system show off the future of research with aplomb — and in under three minutes.