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President Milliken urges state lawmakers to fuel economic growth by investing in UC

President Milliken advocated for a fully funded state compact in remarks to the CA State Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.


UCLA student Alysa Liu wins gold in the 2026 Winter Games

After retiring from figure skating at the age of 16, UCLA student Alysa Liu returned for the love of the sport — and the sport showed her love back.


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18 UC faculty named 2026 Sloan Research fellows

More Sloan fellows are affiliated with UC than with any other institution granted the awards this year, and UC leads all institutions in Sloan fellows across the program’s 61-year history.


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10 tips on financial aid at the University of California

UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation, with more than half of California undergraduates getting enough financial aid to cover all their tuition.


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UC tops worldwide ranking of universities for patented inventions

The No. 1 ranking highlights UC’s unmatched record for innovation that drives societal progress and bolsters the economy.


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Can our pets really say ‘I love you’? Science is finding out

Is it possible for us to understand our pets? UC San Diego professor of cognitive science and language acquisition expert Federico Rossano entered the world of TikTok — and the complicated history of animal studies to find out.


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Special event: Learn what it’s like to be a staff advisor to the UC Regents

UC’s staff advisors represent the interests of colleagues at the highest level of UC leadership — the UC Board of Regents.


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Next UC Systemwide Academic Congress to focus on math preparation and STEM pathways

This free event, will convene STEM experts to discuss innovative and inclusive approaches to support student success.


Brush up on curling and the winter Olympics with UCOP colleagues

Watching the winter Olympics is a once-every-four-years opportunity to admire the talents of hundreds of the most extraordinary winter athletes from around the world. So what is it like to socialize with one? Find out from UCOP colleagues.


UC students chase medal dreams at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Alysa Liu and Troy Chang are already in Italy, awaiting their chance to compete in figure skating and alpine ski racing — incredible accomplishments for two UC students barely in their 20s.


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New UC Regents awards will celebrate and encourage innovation

The UC Regents Innovation Awards will challenge our community to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.


Video: Dr. Monique Atwal shares her UC PRIME journey

Dr. Atwal became a doctor with the goal of returning to her hometown and serving her community.