New business donates 300 lanterns to electricity-deprived sections of the country.
Project encourages first-generation faculty to share their stories
Campus extends support to the 40 percent of undergrads who would be the first in their families to earn a degree.
Ancient Mesoamerican myth brought to life in new video game
Alums become rapidly successful on one of the internet's largest online game platforms.
Grad students to bring their research to life on stage in Grad Slam
Think 'American Idol' for brainiacs, only with words instead of songs.
How robots can help kids stay in school
Doctoral student heads to the state capitol to advocate for technology that includes instead of isolates.
UC toasts its inaugural class of Presidential Public Service Fellows
Students discuss their experiences stepping into the world of public service.
The first lady of lint
86-year-old alumna found fame with a fuzzy artistic vision.
Honoring the legacy of César E. Chávez on campus
Legendary organizer inspired a legion of student activists, including those of farmworker families.
UCLA faculty who were first in their families to go to college mentor next generation
Professors help students overcome self-doubt to prosper in the world of higher education.
UC law students pitch in to help immigrants assert their rights
Students across the system volunteer to put their training into action and meet a surging demand for legal assistance.
Startups poised to make strides for local economy
UC Merced's Venture Lab incubates two companies committed to the San Joaquin Valley.
Match Day's defining moment
Nearly 700 UC medical students from six medical schools match for residency training.