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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels
In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.
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The University of California is the best public university (twice!) in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings
Five UC campuses rank among the top 10 public universities in the country while each undergraduate UC campus is among the top 50. A UC campus has been U.S. News’ top-ranked public university since their 1999 edition.
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Myth-busting UC admissions
To help sort fact from fiction, here are some of the most common myths about undergraduate admissions at UC — and how things really work.
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New Forbes ranking names UC campuses as the best public universities in the country
Students and parents look for schools that set undergraduates up for success after graduation — not just prestige on the way in — and Forbes’ ranking focuses on positive outcomes.
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23 UC innovators who are changing the world
UC’s real-world impact is exemplified by the winners of the inaugural UC Regents Innovation Awards.
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