UC astronauts like Sally Ride paved the way for women at the highest level: space.
How Sally Ride shattered the ultimate glass ceiling
Meet UC’s 2018 graduates: Californians who are citizens of the world
The Class of 2018 is ready to lead, both at home and abroad.
Bus driver turned UCLA graduate steers life in new direction
Sequoia Thompson follows her dream of becoming a clinical psychologist and working with queer black youth.
Speak your truth
Transgender grad Lucero Camarena will bring a message of authenticity to the commencement stage.
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Celebrate the incredible legacy of a trailblazing UC community.
A Cinderella story 16 years in the making
With her graduation from UC Davis med school, Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo realized a dream that once seemed impossible.
Oakland Promise scholars bound for UC
More than 100 Oakland high schoolers will receive scholarships to study at a UC.
The bright future ahead for UC’s newest alums
Eight fantastic reasons for the Class of 2018 to celebrate.
From foster care to Peace Corps posting: A journey of determination
UC Merced grad Tomanik'e Banks defied the odds, and wants to make sure others do the same.
Mother and daughter become Fulbright scholars
Inspired by her daughter, Violet Barton applied to grad school, and now follows her to El Salvador on a Fulbright.
UC honors student leadership efforts to improve campuses, communities
The University of California recognized today (May 24) two recipients of the 2018 President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership, honoring the significant impact their work has made on local campuses and communities.
The University of California stands out among top schools when it comes to serving poor students
A new report shows that most colleges are failing when it comes to graduating low-income students, but the UC system is an exception.