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Kim Budil selected as director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Dr. Budil, LLNL’s first woman director, will begin her new role on March 2.


UC announces its 2021 Startup Innovation Challenge winners

Two UC-affiliated companies that focus on climate change solutions have won the 2021 UC Startup Innovation Challenge.


UC in the White House

As a new administration is taking shape under President Biden, a growing list of UC-affiliated alumni and faculty have been nominated or appointed to positions in the new government.


UC’s unwavering commitment to sustainability

Despite disruptions caused by COVID-19, UC pushed ahead on its sustainability goals, making significant progress in its efforts to combat climate change and build resilience.


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President Drake lauds U.S. return to Paris Agreement

UC denounced the country’s 2020 exit from the agreement, while remaining steadfastly committed to the treaty as well as the university’s own green energy and carbon neutrality goals.


UC’s economic impact on California hits new high of $82B annually

A new study by Beacon Economics reveals the impactful role UC plays in elevating every community in the state — in health care, research and innovation, social equity and rural areas.


UC awards $19M in grants to support groundbreaking research to benefit Californians

A 2021 UC competition supports research and discoveries that impact the people, environment and economy of California.


UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2021-2022 budget plan

On Jan. 8, UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued a statement on Gov. Newsom’s proposed 2021-22 budget.


UC plans for fall 2021 in-person instruction across its 10 campuses

UC is preparing to welcome students back to all its campuses, while remaining vigilant in critical prevention efforts and continuing to prioritize the health and well-being of the university community.


UC research: The 16 facial expressions most common to emotional situations worldwide

A new UC Berkeley study shows that humans from all over the world all use variations of the same facial expressions in similar social contexts, such as smiles, frowns, grimaces and scowls.


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UC denounces attack on American democracy

President Drake issued a statement condemning the failed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2020.