UC Newsroom |

National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.
UC San Diego |

New imaging techniques for cancer diagnosis ... from butterfly wings?

Using the nanostructures found on butterfly wings, scientists have developed a simple and inexpensive way to analyze cancerous tissues.
UC Merced |

UC Merced achieves R1 classification, bringing all UC campuses to the highest tier among research universities

Each UC campus now resides among the exclusive group of 187 accredited doctoral-granting universities in the United States designated R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UC Office of the President |

UC supports legal action against misguided plan to cut vital NIH research funds

UC today (Feb. 10) submitted a declaration in support of the California Attorney General’s suit against the federal government in response to new guidance issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
UC Newsroom |

Meet 3 legislators who got their start at UC

Nearly 1 in 3 members of California's U.S. House delegation and the state assembly, as well as 40% of the state senate, graduated from the University of California.
UC Health |

Through their eyes and in their voices: UC PRIME alums reflect on 20 years

A look back at the success of the UC PRIME medical education model, seen through the experiences of PRIME alums.
UC Irvine |

Building better futures

Student volunteers with Engineers Without Borders aim to improve quality of life in underserved communities worldwide.
UC Newsroom |

46 of UC’s youngest stars shine on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Young UC alums, students and faculty from eight campuses and two national labs made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list across a slew of categories.
UC Newsroom |

Nine surprising facts about the cost of attending the University of California

Did you know that tuition is fully covered for more than half of UC's California students? Find out more about financial aid.
UC Newsroom |

Los Angeles fires news and resources: What’s happening across the UC system and how you can help

Links and resources for staying up with the latest, along with information on how you can help.
UC Newsroom |

The University of California announces record-breaking enrollment

UC is serving more Californians, more community college transfer students and more underrepresented students than ever before.
UC Newsroom |

UC transfer student Lakeysha Jackson: For a mom with two teens, UC was the next step to fuel career and curiosity

After years working as a nursing assistant while attending community college, Jackson is starting her next chapter at UC Santa Barbara.