The First To Go community provides support for students new to the college world.
Record-breaking class pushes UC Merced enrollment near 8,000
The young campus is now the fastest-growing university in the nation.
UC first-generation faculty to students: You’ve got this and we’re here to help
Mentorship program connects students who are the first in the family to college with faculty who have walked in their shoes.
He put five kids through college. Now it's his turn
A father makes the transition from late-blooming transfer to ‘model student/scholar.'
UC leaders: Grants are available to help DACA holders pay for a permit renewal — but you must act quickly
Mission Asset Fund has made $500,000 available to help those whose DACA permit expires before March 5, 2018 to renew by the Oct. 5 deadline. It’s the best way to ensure two more years of protection against deportation.
University of California Board of Regents files suit to block Trump administration from ending DACA
The University of California Board of Regents filed suit in federal court today (Sept. 8), in a bid to block the Trump administration from terminating DACA.
... got the T-shirt
Professor (and alum) Glenda Flores wants her first-generation students to know that she’s been there and done that.
Seeing health in a cultural context
Belinda Campos' studies find the Latino approach to relationships reduces anxiety, among other benefits.
'The Secret Life of Muslims' earns Emmy, Peabody nods
From when you wear a hijab to getting typecast as a terrorist, the web series invites viewers into Muslim American life.
'Moving in the right direction'
President Napolitano reflects on facilitating diversity at the Women’s Symposium of the Ron Brown Business and Economic Summit in Oakland.
New UC Davis Chancellor Gary May boldly takes charge
The campus's seventh leader plans to reach truly ambitious goals, on a local and national scale.
‘The At-Promise population’
Victor Rios develops a uniquely personal enrichment program for underserved students.