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UC campuses recognized as Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leaders for 2024
Four UC campuses were recognized by the U.S. Department of State as Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leaders for 2024, an honor granted to select universities that have both attained Hispanic-Serving Institution status and feature strong engagement with the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program.
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A popular Humanities course is unwrapping the strange and fraught history and cultural afterlife of Egyptian mummies.
This spooky, one-of-a-kind class grew out of a years-long friendship between two professors fascinated by the connections between each other’s work.
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Should California give up on Highway 1?
The same forces that have made this one of the world's most epic roads could be what causes its obliteration, says UC Santa Cruz geologist Gary Griggs.
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UC Santa Cruz alumnus Kauchani Bratt stars in Netflix film ‘Rez Ball’
“Rez Ball,” now streaming on Netflix, centers around a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage,
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University of California leaders call on Congress to support the BASIC Act
Proposed federal legislation would create a $1B competitive grant program to help colleges and universities address food, housing and other basic needs among students.
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New internship program gives UC Santa Cruz and HBCU students a hands-on look at the lives of enslaved peoples in 19th century America
The students' work added to the historical record, helping future scholars understand the workings of the slave trade.
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UC Board of Regents honors Paris Olympians and Paralympians as they return home with medals, stories and gratitude
UC Olympians and Paralympians were invited to share their reflections on the Summer Games in Paris and honored by the UC Board of Regents in their most recent meeting.
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University of California secures top spots in 2024-25 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
UCLA and UC Berkeley are No. 1 and No. 2, but that's not all — UC campuses make up half of the top 10 public schools in the country, with all nine undergraduate campuses in the top 45.
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University of California campuses rise to the top in two new rankings
In new rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, all nine undergraduate campuses stood out for how well they prepare graduates for future success.
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Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower
Go ahead and sing in the shower — you might just have perfect pitch.
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UC Santa Cruz alumna crowned Miss New York USA
A self described STEMinist and avid environmentalist, Delgado uses her platforms to advocate for the representation of women in STEM.
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Your ultimate guide to the 100+ UC athletes set to shine at the Paris Olympics
103 UC athletes, supported by 13 UC-affiliated coaches and staff, will be going for gold in the Summer Games, competing in 27 sports and representing 31 different nations and five UC campuses.