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UC medical school graduates take on Central Valley’s health care crisis

More than 700 medical students are earning their M.D. from a UC medical school this spring. The vast majority of these newly minted doctors — 73 percent — will stay in California for their residency training.

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A UC degree launched Miguel Tamayo’s life as an aerospace engineer. Here’s how he paid for college.

Hear how one student paid for a UC education. 

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New book explores myth of secularism in contemporary France

Anthropology professor Mayanthi Fernando’s new book provides insight to understanding Islamic culture and secularism in contemporary France.
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UCLA |

Exhibition in war-torn Syria celebrates UCLA archaeological discovery

While war rages in Syria, that country's people can still experience the culture and history of the region’s Mesopotamian roots through an exhibit made possible by a Kurdish nonprofit organization and UCLA archaeologist Giorgio Buccellati.
UC Newsroom |

Sloan fellowships go to early-career researchers

Sloan Research Fellowships recognize outstanding early-career scientists in eight fields.
Ben Halpern
UC Santa Barbara |

Food from the sea

Research summit aims to inspire UC-wide collaborations around fisheries and aquaculture
UC Irvine |

Lunar New Year origins, customs explained

UC Irvine expert explains the history behind celebrations of the Asian holiday.
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UC Davis |

USDA grants target devastating citrus greening disease

Two new research projects aimed at preventing and diagnosing the devastating citrus greening disease have been launched at the UC Davis, funded by more than $5 million in USDA grants, with team members from UC Berkeley and UC Riverside.
Charles 'Chuck' Feeney
UC San Francisco |

UCSF receives $100M gift

Philanthropist Chuck Feeney's gift — which makes him the UC system's single largest donor — will support new Mission Bay hospitals, scholarships, faculty and research programs.
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UC Newsroom |

UC alumni answer call of the Peace Corps

Six University of California campuses are among the year’s top 20 producers of volunteers.
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UC Food Observer |

Q&A with Mark Bittman

The UC Food Observer catches up with the journalist, food writer and author about spending this semester at UC Berkeley.
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UC San Francisco |

Hyperactive kids: What is sugar's role?

UCSF's SugarScience addresses what we do and don't know about ADHD, sugar and kids.
UC Merced |

Dietitian helps student improve nutrition, eating habits

Registered dietitian Jennifer Hobbs sees and advises UC Merced students on nutrition and wellness, creates helpful programs and works to expand healthy food options on campus.
UC Newsroom |

UC educational expenses lower today than 20 years ago, report finds

Per-student expenditures were $5,500 lower in 2012-13 than in 1990-91.