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From educating the most promising artists to creating world-class performance spaces and breakthrough technologies, UC is shaping the future of the entertainment industry.
UC researchers have played a critical role in founding and developing the biotechnology industry, advancing health and creating jobs.
UC is targeting high-priority health issues with world-class research, making advances that allow doctors to identify medical conditions early and provide hope for those facing serious diseases.
The University of California is training tomorrows leaders, creating jobs, providing quality health care and researching issues critical to the states future.
As part of its public service mission, UC is helping create better futures for K-12 students by providing professional development for teachers and administrators, expanding efforts to train new teachers, and creating university-assisted schools.
UC is involved in an array of programs that benefit the community and improve Californias quality of life, while UCs libraries, museums, performing arts and science centers provide the public a rich environment for learning and discovery.
UC is helping create better futures for K-12 students by offering programs that help prepare young people and their parents for college and the pursuit of life-changing careers. And UC is working with CSU and California Community Colleges to help disadvantaged students prepare for higher education.
With more than 1 million UC graduates in the state, California has one of the best-trained work forces in the world. From teachers to technology executives, UC alumni are making a difference in the workplace.
As Californias land-grant institution, UC has provided our farmers and ranchers with the cutting-edge research and new technology they need to stay competitive in global markets, introducing some of the most progressive, sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices in the world.
UC researchers are on the cutting edge of green technologies, from cleaner cars to cleaner fuels, from wireless sensors that can help operate buildings more efficiently to breakthroughs that could drive down the cost of producing solar power.
UCs five academic medical centers provide high-quality patient care and train the next generation of health care professionals. UC also is expanding access to care through innovative solutions such as telemedicine.
Producing alternative energy and fuels. Identifying the effects of climate change. Increasing energy efficiency. See how UC is leading efforts to solve one of our planet's biggest problems.
