UC Davis |

Chancellor May backs Dream Act

Campus leader visits DC to advocate on behalf of undocumented students.

UC Santa Barbara |

Dance your Ph.D.

Using aerial dance to explain her research, Nancy Scherich wins a Science magazine competition.

UC Merced |

Is biology behind your political views?

How your body processes its fight or flight response may affect your opinion, a new study finds.

UC Office of the President |

UC to offer support to applicants affected by natural disasters

In an effort to assist freshman and transfer applicants affected by the deadly wildfires that have scorched large stretches of California — as well as by the recent spate of other natural disasters — the University of California will extend its fall 2018 application deadline to December 15 for affected students who may need additional time to complete the application process.

UC San Diego |

John Lithgow: An actor’s lessons

The Emmy award-winner shares encouragement and experience with an MFA class.

UC Office of the President |

UC launches new campaign for alumni entrepreneurs and innovators

The University of California today (Oct. 25) launched the “I am a UC Entrepreneur” campaign for alumni entrepreneurs. Starting today, UC alumni entrepreneurs and startup leaders are invited to submit two-minute videos and associated pitch materials explaining their vision and strategy to UC’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

UC Newsroom |

UC leaders deliver a message of access to California students and schools

UC leaders are bringing a preview of the college experience to underrepresented high schools across the state.

UC Newsroom |

The rankings agree: UC stands among the world’s best universities

Eight rankings from this year confirm UC's excellence by any metric.

UC San Diego |

Could these flip-flops save the earth?

These $3, algae-based renewable sandals could become the planet's preferred shoe.

UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley alum Barry Barish wins 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics

His work on the discovery of gravitational waves helped prove Einstein's general theory of relativity right.

KQED |

UC exchange students pitch in to help Mexico quake victims

Students raise nearly $10,000 to directly support Mexico City residents.

Los Angeles Times |

UC Irvine opens expansive food pantry as more college students struggle with hunger

New pantry increases food security and provides healthy options on campus.