UC San Diego |

Biology students join hundreds of undergrads to co-author paper

Fruit fly genomics project included more than 900 students nationwide doing original research.
UC San Diego |

Diverse undergraduates discover pathway to Ph.D.

McNair Program prepares underrepresented students for the rigors of graduate study.
UC Newsroom |

Researchers wow audience at first UC Grad Slam

At systemwide research communications contest, graduate students captivate audiences while sticking to the mantra: Keep it simple.

UC Newsroom |

Grad students bring their 'secret sauce' to Sacramento

UC’s emerging scientists and scholars share innovation, expertise.

UC Merced |

Grad student uses math to study deadly diseases

Graduate student Jason Davis doesn’t use a traditional lab to study prion diseases. Instead, he relies on computer modeling and applied mathematics.

UCLA |

UCLA law students help create class that aids homeless veterans

Veterans Benefits Legal Clinic helps veterans navigate what can be a complex process to receive financial assistance.
UC Office of the President |

UC Grad Slam showcases research, tests students’ straight-talking skills

UC Grad Slam competition challenges students to explain their research in just three minutes without using technical jargon.
UC Berkeley |

Chinese students test the waters of free speech

More than 1,600 students from China are navigating the nuances of free speech at Berkeley.
UC Newsroom |

Graduate Advocacy Day 2015

At advocacy day in Sacramento, students share research on a wide range of issues to highlight the benefits their work brings to the state.

UC San Diego |

Surfing into a greener future

UC San Diego biology and chemistry students produce the world’s first algae-based, sustainable surfboard.
UC Davis |

Nutrition app takes Food Hackathon grand prize

A UC Davis student and his team have developed an award-winning idea for a software application helping consumers choose foods that meet their medication needs.
Los Angeles Times |

Students, campuses in state add saving water to college life

California institutions have in many ways been in the vanguard of progressive policies to promote energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. Now, in the grip of a severe drought and facing mandatory water restrictions, the state's colleges are under intensified pressure to reduce consumption and ramp up other conservation measures.