| University of California

Almonds generate 100,000 California jobs

The dairy industry is still No.1 when it comes to farm commodities in California. But almonds are gaining ground. A new UC report finds the state's almond industry adds $11 billion to the gross state product.

Capital Public Radio

Report: Almonds Generate 100,000 California Jobs

Read more about Almonds generate 100,000 California jobs

The view from on high

The Triton Rocket Club — which aims to be the first university team to send a rocket into space — takes a look at Earth from 80,000 feet up via balloon. It's quite a sight.

UCSD Triton Rocket Club

Camera

More images

Read more about The view from on high

Can organic crops compete with industrial agriculture?

UC Berkeley

December 9, 2014

An analysis of 115 studies comparing organic and conventional farming finds that the crop yields of organic agriculture are higher than previously thought.

The art of healing

UC San Francisco

December 8, 2014

The idea of art as medicine dates back to antiquity, but recently the concept is drawing increasing interest from the medical and science communities.

UC president announces $10 million research awards initiative, first group of recipients

The awards will channel $10 million over three years to fund research in areas of strategic importance, such as sustainability and climate, food and nutrition, equity and social justice, education innovation, and health care.

Dozens of UC students awarded Global Food Initiative fellowships

Fellowships will fund student-generated research, related projects or internships that focus on food issues.

The higher education of Janet Napolitano

UC's president has not put away her political skills, honed at Homeland Security and as governor of Arizona.

Science Insider

The higher education of Janet Napolitano

Read more about The higher education of Janet Napolitano

Defending Graduate Education

UC President Janet Napolitano tells audience at the Council of Graduate Schools' annual meeting to “make the case” for graduate school education.

Inside Higher Education

Defending graduate education

Read more about Defending Graduate Education

How to make the case for graduate education

UC President Napolitano tells Council of Graduate Schools conference that universities need to better explain how graduate students benefit the public good.

Chronicle of Higher Education

How to make the case for graduate education

Read more about How to make the case for graduate education

UC participates in second white house summit

UC Newsroom

December 5, 2014

At White House summit, UC officials unveil new efforts to help kids succeed, particularly those from low-income families.

Subscribe to

Almonds generate 100,000 California jobs

The view from on high

Can organic crops compete with industrial agriculture?

The art of healing

UC president announces $10 million research awards initiative, first group of recipients

Media Contacts

Dozens of UC students awarded Global Food Initiative fellowships

Media Contacts

The higher education of Janet Napolitano

Defending Graduate Education

How to make the case for graduate education

UC participates in second white house summit