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7 world-changing UC innovations that emerged from federal research funding
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Cuts to federal science spending will cost every American
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Commission hears first round of proposals
This article originally was published March 23, 2010.
A first round of proposals from the UC Commission on the Future includes ideas for increasing enrollment of nonresident students, a three-year undergraduate degree, multiyear fee schedules and exploring…
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Commission endorses financial, enrollment recommendations
This article originally was published June 14, 2010.
The University of California Commission on the Future moved forward Monday (June 14) with selected recommendations from its working groups, including a pilot study of online course expansion and…
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Commission endorses student-focused recommendations
This article originally was published Aug. 31, 2010.
Proposals to increase student financial support and decrease the time to graduate were among a set of recommendations the UC Commission on the Future voted to move forward with today (Aug. 31).
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UC regents endorse commission report
This article originally was published Dec. 13, 2010.
The Board of Regents voted today (Dec. 13) to endorse the principles of the final report from the UC Commission on the Future, which was created to develop a new vision that preserves excellence and access…
Lawrence Livermore Lab |
Small volcanic eruptions explain warming hiatus
How? Volcanoes cool the atmosphere because of the sulfur dioxide that is expelled during eruptions.
UC Berkeley |
To trigger body’s energy-burning brown fat, just chill
Those who overindulged during the holidays may want to get a shot of cold air to kick-start some extra fat-burning activity for the new year.
UC Newsroom |
Two UC online degree programs ranked first by U.S. News
Graduate criminal justice program at UC Irvine and UCLA's master's in engineering rated in best their categories by magazine.
UC Davis |
Study tracks the evolution of maize in the Southwest
DNA analysis of corn cobs dating back over 4,000 years helps determine that maize moved into the Southwest via highland and low coastal routes.
UC San Francisco |
Neuroscientist wins prize for cochlear implant contributions
Michael Merzenich is among five winners of the Russ Prize, bioengineering’s highest honor.
ANR |
UC leads effort asking USDA to add water to MyPlate
UC nutritional policy leaders join with experts around the country to promote water as drink of choice, ideal substitute for sugar-sweetened beverages.
UC Merced |
UC Merced gains national recognition for community engagement
Campus receives prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification, signifying an institutional emphasis on collaboration with the community in research and service.
UC Davis |
Study casts doubt on mammoth-killing cosmic impact
Whatever triggered the Younger Dryas cold period, it wasn't a comet or meteorite colliding with Earth.