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UC's top 10 stories of 2015

UC Newsroom

December 18, 2015

From expanding enrollment to tackling climate change, 2015 was a big year for the University of California.

UC Irvine professor explains the science of 'Star Wars'

The Force, taken literally, would crush you, and light sabers wouldn't work.

Orange County Register

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UC’s venture fund is a calculated risk

Editorial: Opting against an in-house venture capital play was smart and limits risk.

Sacramento Bee

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The science behind Jedi mind tricks

This is the story you're looking for: UC San Diego neuroscience graduate student explains how you can use The Force.

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UC campuses among top 'best values' in 2016 Kiplinger rankings

UC Newsroom

December 16, 2015

Eight ranked in top 100 for public universities.

UC Santa Barbara's John Bowers (left) is among 12 UC innovators elected to the National Academy of Inventors.

13 UC innovators elected to the National Academy of Inventors

UC Newsroom

December 15, 2015

The newest members of the NAI come from across the UC system, with fellows from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC San Francisco and UC Santa Barbara among the 2015 honorees.

Cool Campus Challenge crowns a winner

UC Newsroom

December 15, 2015

UC Irvine emerged victorious after a tight race to the finish in the first Cool Campus Challenge.

UC Investments will anchor fund led by Vivek Ranadivé to invest in UC innovation

The venture will invest in pioneering research emerging from the University of California system across disciplines such as life sciences, technology, energy, agriculture and materials.