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University of California campuses dominate global rankings

All 10 University of California campuses were included on a list of the 1,000 best universities in the world, issued this month by the Center for World University Rankings.


California Matters: What oysters reveal about sea change

Head out with ​New York Times food columnist M​ark Bittman as he cruises the waters off Marshall, Calif., in the latest California Matters segment from the UC Global Food Initiative.


13 UC projects win statewide sustainability awards

California Higher Education Sustainability Conference Best Practices Awards recognize innovations made by campuses.


UC researchers sweep prestigious National Awards for Young Scientists

Three pioneering University of California professors — a biochemist from Berkeley, a neurosurgeon from San Francisco and a computer scientist from Irvine — were honored today (June 30) with the 2015 Blavatnik National Awards


UC children’s hospitals rank among best in nation

The University of California’s three children’s hospitals — Davis, Los Angeles and San Francisco — all rank among the nation’s best in treating sick kids, according to the new 2015-16 Best Children’s Hospitals survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report.


Take a walk on the wild (edibles) side

Forage for edible weeds in Oakland with New York Times food writer Mark Bittman in the premiere episode of "California Matters," a new video series produced by the Berkeley Food Institute and UC that explores food, sustainable agriculture, policy and health.


UC medical centers rated high-performing hospitals by U.S. News

The Best Hospitals for Common Care ratings measure the performance of hospitals in five common conditions or procedures: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, heart bypass surgery, hip replacement and knee replacement.


Ride the wave of UC news: Subscribe to Fiat Lux

Every day, the faculty and researchers of UC push the boundaries of knowledge, making new discoveries and shining a light on what’s possible. Like that surfboard above — the world’s first algae-based, sustainable surfboard, a


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UC Global Food Initiative: Healing hunger, nurturing nutrition

How UC is playing a pivotal role in food, its cultivation and feeding the world


Jack Peltason

Jack Peltason praised for contributions to UC system and UC Irvine

The emeritus UC president and chancellor of UC Irvine died March 21 at age 91 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.


Op-Ed: California higher ed needs sufficient funding

The leaders of the governing boards of California Community Colleges, California State University and the University of California call for increased funding for all three tiers of California higher education.


Maria Anguiano

Maria Anguiano named UC Riverside vice chancellor for planning & budget

Anguiano, best known at UCOP for her role as CFO chief of staff and director of strategic initiatives, will start at UC Riverside on Feb. 1.


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Don’t miss “At Berkeley,” showing this week on KQED and at PFA

The acclaimed documentary "At Berkeley" aired on KQED Monday night and will be repeated on KQED digital stations and at PFA this Saturday at 3 p.m.