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UC announces Native American Opportunity Plan

The effort is part of UC’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence.

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How UC research is helping California meet the challenges of the climate crisis

Scientists and researchers are working to help people across the state adapt to climate change.

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UC Riverside |

New strategies to save the world’s most indispensable grain

Researchers provide genetic insights to help rice survive drought and flood.
Zoom meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and AAU members. UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman speaking to Zelenskyy while AAU President Barbara Snyder moderates.
UC Irvine |

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the Association of American Universities

Chancellor Gillman discussed campus efforts to support Ukrainian academics and how students might engage with core…
Joshua Pelz holding a 3D-printed prosthetic
UC San Diego |

Student startup ‘Limber’ makes 3D-printed prostheses affordable and accessible

Student startup Limber is working to provide prosthetics to some of the millions of amputees worldwide lacking access.
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UC San Francisco |

UC San Francisco awarded $67.5 million to develop new antiviral therapies

Funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — the school’s largest-ever award — aims to…
Variety of fermented food Korean traditional kimchi cabbage and radish salad, white and red sauerkraut in glass jars in row over grey blue table
UC Davis |

Should there be more microbes on your plate?

Researchers find Americans are increasing their intake of friendly microbes, which are good for gut health and can…
Sacramento capitol building with California state flag flying in front of it
UC Newsroom |

Gov. Newsom proposes significant new investments in UC to expand access and affordability

California Gov. Gavin Newsom today (May 13) reaffirmed his support for a state spending plan that would make…
Anjika Pai on UC Berkeley campus
UC Berkeley |

In top graduating senior, East Coast grit meets Berkeley utopianism

Environmental sciences major and music minor Anjika Pai wins this year’s UC Berkeley University Medal.
The first image of Sagittarius A* (or Sgr A* for short), the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Fiery red circular object on black
Las Cumbres Observatory and UC Santa Barbara |

The first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy, revealed

The image is a long-anticipated look at the massive object that sits at the very center of our galaxy.
Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
UC Merced |

UC Merced professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead the DOE’s Office of Science

The U.S. Senate this week confirmed professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to be the new director of the Office of Science in…
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UC Newsroom |

Have a say in your future: register to vote

Register by May 23. Get started now on the UC Votes website.
Edwin Solares outside at UC Davis holding the corn he studies
UC Newsroom |

Growing our own: Developing a faculty that reflects California

A new UC effort, called “Growing Our Own,” aims to create mentors, teachers, and ultimately, a new generation of…
Justin Lee holds up his Grad Slam victory check with President Drake
UC Newsroom |

For its 7th year, Grad Slam delivers promising research you can remember (and explain)

UC graduate students amazed and delighted at the annual Grad Slam contest, with Justin Lee of UC Berkeley taking home…