As new grads look to their futures, we profile a few already engaged in making a difference for others.

Native American student finds way back to help others pursue higher education.

Stephen Maxey never saw himself as college material — but the community of UC Merced saw otherwise.

Graduates share personal stories on challenges and achievements.

Farmcation, a new student startup, grew from a UC Berkeley innovation course called “Eat.Think.Design.”

Students competing at the UC Carbon Slam event showed they have what it takes to tackle the biggest issue of the day.

Campus will join seven other UCs that run their own food services.

Over the course of a 15 million student survey, a UCLA professor finds reasons for optimism.

Performers at UCLA will share personal stories about their relationship with the traditional headscarf.

Family deeply rooted in UC Davis and California agriculture.

A young startup's device that makes water sampling quick and easy wins a campus venture competition.

Smith Renaissance Society founder talks with two group alumni about their experiences and his next project.