At the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) annual meeting today (August 31), University of California President Janet Napolitano challenged the higher education community to help the public distinguish between truth and divisive falsehoods, and to speak out against intolerance and bigotry.
UC President Napolitano calls upon academics to speak out in challenging times of ‘fake news,’ falsehoods
Summer school for Buddhist monks
Researchers engage in the scientific method at Indian monasteries.
UC kicks off systemwide effort to support first-generation students with new report, website
The University of California today (August 23) announced that all 10 UC campuses will join together this fall in a systemwide effort to connect first-generation students with faculty mentors who have walked in their shoes, and to facilitate access to resources to help these students continue to succeed.
UC ‘eclipse addicts’ are ready for the big day
“This is something you will not forget to your dying day.”
UC boasts the world’s top public universities
The University of California is a global superstar, the new Academic Ranking of World Universities finds.
Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano on the violence in Charlottesville
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 14) sent a letter to the UC community in response to the violence in Charlottesville.
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.
9 myths about healthy eating, busted
Does milk really do a body good? Should you cut carbs? A UCLA expert on nutrition has the answers.
‘The At-Promise population’
Victor Rios develops a uniquely personal enrichment program for underserved students.
Professors swim for science across Tahoe
The Women for Water Research team draws attention to the importance of protecting lakes and streams.
Marian Diamond, known for studies of Einstein’s brain, dies at 90
Renowned educator and scientist discovered brain plasticity and shared her love of anatomy with millions.
‘First-gen faculty’ campaign highlights professors who are the first in their families to attend college
Eighty-eight professors have self-identifed as first-generation so far, as a new campaign takes off on campus.