UC Berkeley |

A campus voice for the undocumented

Meng So's life experiences inform his work as UC Berkeley’s Undocumented Student Program coordinator, the only position of its kind at any university in the country.
UC Berkeley |

Berkeley helps workers retool for new careers

Laid-off workers are getting hands-on training in microfabrication at Berkeley’s Biomolecular Nanotechnology Center through a collaborative technical-education initiative with Oakland’s Laney College.
UC Irvine |

Researcher is spokesman for medicinal use of cannabis

Daniele Piomelli's work with endocannabinoids put him in the medical cannabis spotlight.
UCLA |

Documentary chronicles football player's recovery

An intensive muscle retraining protocol developed by a UCLA professor provides the foundation for the remarkable progress of former college football player who was paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident.
UC Santa Barbara |

Book explores labor politics and conservative right

UC Santa Barbara historian examines the contentious relationship that has spawned recent political turmoil.
UCLA |

Engineering happiness

Mathematically speaking, it’s not what we have that brings us joy.

UC Irvine |

No mere flight of fancy

UCI engineering professor Robert Liebeck is developing an experimental plane that is quieter and more energy efficient.
UC Irvine |

Renowned cop turns to UCI for online degree

Officer who cracked Jaycee Dugard case enrolls in first-of-its-kind program, now 10 years old.
UC Santa Barbara |

Archaeology class unearths original Santa Barbara

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

Teaching physics through art

Arts-based teaching strategies helps attract students who might otherwise not be drawn to the sciences.
UC Office of the President |

Initiative seeks to boost faculty diversity

UC Diversity Pipeline Initiative encourages UC underrepresented female postgraduate students to pursue academic careers.
UC Office of the President |

Leadership skills for Native American staffers

Fellowship aims to prepare talented Native American employees for senior-level administration positions.