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UC Newsroom |

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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UC Newsroom |

Transfer students triumph in the Class of 2024

Meet 10 first-gen graduates who started their journey to UC at a California community college.

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Claudia Sheinbaum pumps her first at a podium at a political rally
UC Berkeley |

Claudia Sheinbaum just became Mexico’s first female president. It’s not surprising, UC Berkeley historian says.

The election demonstrates the commitment Mexico has made to increasing women’s presence in government, UC Berkeley historian Margaret Chowning says.
Two scientists in hazmat suits walk above a beach with terns among greenery and a colony of cormorants on the water's edge in Argentina
UC Davis |

Bird flu is increasingly adapting to mammals

Elephant seal outbreak marks first transnational spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in mammals.
A woman in a cap and gown smiles while holding up her diploma
UC Newsroom |

Transfer students triumph in the Class of 2024

Meet 10 first-gen graduates who started their journey to UC at a California community college.
A mastiff-type puppy in a harness looks up
UC Davis |

When should you neuter or spay your dog?

A new study provides updated guidelines to decrease risk of certain cancers and joint disorders.
People wearing tactical gear attack the Capitol on Jan 6th, with a big sign reading "Stop the Steal"
UC Berkeley |

Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find

New research from UC Berkeley suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society
A black, shiny substance molded into a grid of circles
UC Merced |

Stretchy material that gets stronger when hit has exciting potential

UC Merced inventors say the substance could improve smartwatches and flexible electronics for health monitoring, such as cardiovascular sensors or continuous glucose monitors.
Bill Walton flashes a peace sign while wearing a tie-dyed shirt
UCLA Athletics and UCLA Newsroom |

Bill Walton, 71, legendary UCLA and NBA star and broadcaster, has died

Walton, who was a two-time NCAA champion with UCLA, died Monday, May 27, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
A boy wearing a black headset looks at his mom
UC San Francisco |

A race to save one infant's chance to hear with a cochlear implant

How UCSF research and UCSF Benioff Oakland clinicians transformed treatment for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and became a model for other hospitals.
Sabrina Strings rests her chin on her hand and looks at the camera wearing a bold yellow shirt
UC Santa Barbara |

How the romantic institution props up a racialized dating landscape

UC Santa Barbara professor Sabrina Strings’ new book addresses the growing trend of “situationships” and why it hurts Black women and other non-elite and non-white women most.
Three adults do exercises with stretchy bands
UC Health |

A clinical trial pilot pioneers a new era of collaboration, innovation and equity

UC San Francisco epidemiologist Dr. Van Blarigan is conducting "Tools to Be Fit," a clinical trial program that aims to improve the health of cancer survivors.
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UC Berkeley |

Check out Berkeley's summer reading list for incoming students

We invite you to peruse the latest edition of the UC Berkeley Summer Reading List for New Students.
Andy Crosby at his desk, smiling at the camera, wearing a blue suit
UC Riverside |

Til November, he's the world's most interesting man

UC Riverside professor Andy Crosby is an impresario of all things political polls; he's going to be a popular guy the next few months.