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Three of 12 astronauts in NASA’s Class of 2017 are UC alums

  For three UC alums, the horizon now stretches into the vastness of space itself: Jessica Watkins (UCLA, Ph.D. ’15), Robb Kulin (UC San Diego, Ph.D. ‘10) and Warren “Woody” Hoburg (UC Berkeley, M.S. ’11,


Majority of UC Irvine’s Class of 2017 are first-generation students

A record 54 percent of bachelor’s degrees awarded at UC Irvine this year went to first-generation college students.


UC’s Climate Lab video series garners millions of viewers, media attention

Breaking down an overwhelming subject into short, engaging videos has caught the attention of the media and millions of viewers.


EPA recognizes UC as a national “green power” leader

Among the EPA's Green Power Partnerships, UC ranked sixth for its on-site generation of renewable energy.


National report praises UC for enrolling low-income students

The nine UC campuses surpass the recommendation that Pell grant recipients comprise at least 20 percent of their undergraduates, with some campuses exceeding 60 percent.


Forbes: UC campuses provide most value for investment

Forbes ranked six UC campuses among the nation’s top 25, with UC Berkeley and UCLA rated No. 1 and No. 2.


12 UC faculty members awarded 2017 Guggenheim Fellowships

This year's fellows bring UC's total Guggenheim Fellowships to 1,669 — more than any other university or college.


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President Napolitano: UC initiative with Mexico shows advantages of cooperation over confrontation

On April 5, President Napolitano published an op-ed article in the Sacramento Bee about the UC-Mexico Initiative: I’ve just returned from three days of talks in Mexico City with leaders in the Mexican government, in


UC-Mexico Initiative: $10 million in energy efficiency research projects

On March 30, President Napolitano joined Mexican Secretary of Energy Pedro Joaquín Coldwell in Mexico City for an announcement of $10 million in new funding to support energy efficiency research projects led by Mexican


UC graduate schools highly ranked by U.S. News

Five UC campuses have graduate programs ranked as the best in their field, including seven different programs at UC Berkeley.


A tradition of service: UC a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers

UC alumni like to do well by doing good. If you need proof, look no further than the fact that the Peace Corps this week included three UC campuses — Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Davis