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President Milliken with Nobel medal

VIDEO: President Milliken celebrates UC’s 5 Nobel Prizes

We’re the first university in the world to have four faculty receive Nobel Prizes in a single year, and these scientists join a long legacy of UC laureates.


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UC awarded $66M GEAR UP grant for seven-year student success initiative

The award will strengthen classroom instruction, support families and prepare students for college and career, ensuring that more than 26,000 students from low-income communities are equipped to succeed in higher education and beyond.


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7 UC faculty and alumni awarded MacArthur ‘genius grants’

The awards, known as “genius” grants, recognize outstanding scholars, creators and activists whose talent and dedication reshape their fields and serve humanity.


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UC Procurement releases an accomplishment-filled annual report

UC systemwide and campus procurement teams source critical materials, forge strategic partnerships and provide value far beyond cost savings. Explore their accomplishments!


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CDI2 annual report showcases improved health outcomes

CDI2 has deepened its collaborations across the university and our state to support many critical areas that impact all communities.


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UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record!

These discoveries span decades and disciplines, but they all have one important thing in common: They’ve all relied on competitive funding from the federal government.


Shout-Out!

Shout-Out for the Oakland community spaces and open house team

Thera Kalmijn, executive director of UCOP Operations, shares an enthusiastic Shout-Out to the team members who were instrumental in bringing the community spaces to life.


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The University of California is the best public university in the U.S.

UC shone in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, with seven UC campuses ranked among the top 25 public schools.


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UC is the best public university in the country

The Forbes 2026 “America’s Top Colleges” list ranked eight UC campuses among its top 30 public universities, with six among the top 50 schools, public or private.


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Shout-Out for Sneha Patel

Senior IT Project Manager Sneha Patel played a critical role in implementing the UCPath Security Enhancement Project.


Oakland colleagues donate enough blood to help 132 people

The July 22 Red Cross Blood Drive was a success! Learn how you can participate in September.


California delta-area farmland and river

UC ANR–led initiative named semifinalist in National Science Foundation competition

The FutureFood Engine brings together a broad network of community and industry stakeholders to focus on food resilience.