Inclusivity, mentorship and generous aid transform the campus into a powerhouse that reflects the state's population.
Inside Higher Ed |
First-gen faculty
Some 800 faculty members to participate in UC's systemwide First-Gen Faculty campaign.
UC Riverside |
UC Riverside’s first student cohort of Mellon Mays fellows to graduate
Program helps diversify faculty and research by mentoring undergrads.
UC Santa Cruz |
UC Santa Cruz to launch first-generation faculty campaign
College access must expand beyond the elite in order to reach the country's potential, remarks campus leader.
Monterey Herald |
More than 1,100 to earn degrees at Hartnell, the largest in college’s history
The community college is also celebrating a record number of transfers to the UC system.
The New York Times |
Top colleges doing the most for the American dream
UCs take the five top spots in the 2017 College Access Index.
UC Irvine |
From first-generation to Fulbright
Daniela Estrada reflects UC Irvine’s commitment to the success of first-generation Latino students.
UC Irvine |
UC Irvine named a Hispanic-serving institution
Latino enrollment reaches 25.7 percent, surpassing Department of Education benchmarks.
UC Berkeley |
Student mom Natalie Ruiz achieves her Berkeley dream, and shines
Two majors, a baby, pancreatic surgery, award-winning work and a career path are just part of the journey for this grad.
UC Newsroom |
UC campuses provide the most value for the investment, according to Forbes
Six campuses are among the nation’s top 25 best value colleges, with UC Berkeley and UCLA in first and second.
UC Irvine |
The first university to launch a rocket into space
UC Irvine aims to reach the stars with a $1M gift.
UC Newsroom |
What sets a UC education apart? Opportunities to change the world through research
Meet our undergraduate research ambassadors.