UC Office of the President |

University of California extends deadline for transfer applications

Students hoping to transfer to a University of California campus for next fall will have additional time to apply, UC announced today (Oct. 31).

Medium |

It’s time to free speech on campus again

UC President Napolitano: The way to deal with extreme, unfounded speech is not with less speech — but more.

University of California Office of the President |

UC joins with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to prepare youth for college

The University of California and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today (Sept. 28) launched a partnership to prepare young Californians for college success.

The Mercury News |

Has mystery of albino redwoods been solved?

A UC Davis researcher goes deep into the forest to learn the secrets of these strange white trees.

Los Angeles Times |

UC begins classes with the most diverse student body ever

Of the nearly 8,000 more Californians committed to the university, 38 percent are from underrepresented minorities.

The Modesto Bee |

First-generation grad now helps others connect with UC Merced

The campus director of admissions strives to create a path forward for individuals and the Central Valley.

Surfing Magazine |

Is the ocean's chemistry keeping us healthy?

A UC San Diego Ph.D. student analyzes the microbial differences between surfers like himself and the nonaquatic.

The Daily Californian |

Startup institute for UC Berkeley students launches Wednesday

"End-to-end pipeline of support" to usher founders through all stages of the process.

The Guardian |

How a robot lover pioneered the driverless car, and why he's selling his latest to Uber

Inventor of the first self-driving car to hit public roads, this UC Berkeley alum gets ever close to automotive automation.

The New York Times |

Download: Brenda Martinez

The Olympian and UC Riverside alum on the power of positive thinking, loving "Lucy" and caffeinated nostalgia.

The Mercury News |

Back to the Roots finds success in simple food

Two UC Berkeley alums launch their grow-your-own-food business into stores and schools around the country.

The Atlantic |

The complicated process of adding diversity to the college syllabus

UCLA provides national leadership via its forthcoming diversity course requirement for undergraduates.