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UC Berkeley | Thursday, June 14, 2012

UC Berkeley takes the plastic-waste challenge

Stepping up to the global challenge of trying to keep plastic waste from clogging waterways, coastlines and landfills, UC Berkeley is the first university in the world to embrace the Plastic Disclosure Project.

UC Santa Barbara | Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Archaeology class unearths original Santa Barbara

Class excavates an Chumash Indian site that might be the city's first location.

UC Newsroom | Tuesday, June 12, 2012

UC-led institutes help high schoolers ‘nail algebra’

Program develops courses that prepare teens for the rigors of college while teaching trade skills at the same time.

| Thursday, June 7, 2012

Dangerous tipping point for Earth

Global team, including UC Berkeley and UC Davis researchers, warns of dire ecological consequences.

UC San Francisco | Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Amputee athletes push boundaries in training program

Multidisciplinary training program helps amputees reach their athletic goals.

UC Office of the President | Monday, June 4, 2012

UC children's hospitals rank among best nationally

UC Davis, UCLA, UCSF rated highly by U.S. News; UC Irvine, UC San Diego affiliated with ranked children's hospitals.

UC San Diego | Monday, June 4, 2012

How infectious disease may have shaped human origins

Genetic reaction to strep or E. coli could mark turning point in survival of ancient humans.

UC Berkeley | Monday, June 4, 2012

Berkeley students help New Orleans kids

Memorial Day camp organized by UC Berkeley students broadens horizons for youngsters from New Orleans.

UC Riverside | Monday, June 4, 2012

Parents are happier people

Psychologists from UC Riverside, Stanford and the University of British Columbia find that parents experience greater happiness and meaning in life than nonparents.