New programs guide a changing student population to success.
Veteran among first-generation mentors
UC president rallies teens to aim for a UC education
At an Achieve UC visit to Deer Valley High School, leaders tell hardworking students: We have a spot for you.
UC Irvine program helps first-generation freshmen feel they belong
First-generation professors and upperclassmen are closing the college familiarity gap for new students.
UC leaders tell California students: A world-class education is within your reach
University of California chancellors and senior leaders will meet with thousands of high school students and their families in the coming weeks to urge them to aim for a UC education.
University of California partners with uAspire to help hundreds of low-income California students
The University of California and nonprofit uAspire have launched a pilot program to bring expert guidance on college affordability to hundreds of low-income students across California, it was announced today (Oct. 25).
Praise from the Under Secretary of Education: Clone UC Riverside
Ted Mitchell lauds commitment to an inclusive college cohort and high graduation rates across the board.
One of the biggest lessons I teach my classes? I was a first-generation college student, just like many of them.
A UC Irvine professor shares her story to help freshmen make the most out of college.
Applying to college? Don’t make this costly mistake
How California families can make sure they don't miss out on billions in financial aid.
Climbing the mountain
First-generation students provide a hand up to freshmen in a new peer-to-peer mentoring program.
UC partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to open college doors for California teens
New Achieve UC initiative provides a bridge for underrepresented students to pursue a UC degree.
UC joins with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to prepare youth for college
The University of California and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today (Sept. 28) launched a partnership to prepare young Californians for college success.
First-generation faculty welcome UC freshmen
Professors who were once first-generation students themselves show what's possible for UC students.