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UC campuses ranked best in the nation for excellent, affordable education

The University of California is a national leader in educational quality, affordability and alumni success, according to new rankings released by MONEY magazine.


Berkeley campanile bells

How UC is ringing out the summer

UC campuses are bustling hubs of activity even in the summer months.


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This solar greenhouse could change the way we eat

Thanks to solar technology developed at UC Santa Cruz, greenhouses are enjoying a new moment in the sun.


Why federal advocacy matters for UC, California and the nation

The federal government’s investment in UC makes a real difference, and it’s worth fighting for.


First Gen UC Irvine students

Cracking the code on first-gen college student success

Could something as simple as success coaching level the playing field for first-generation college students? A new program at UC San Diego is so successful that the campus is adding 400 participants in the coming year.


Retiree Health Benefits Working Group issues report; President supportive of recommendations

The Retiree Health Benefits Working Group was charged with exploring potential strategies and developing options for UC leaders to consider to ensure the long-term viability of the retiree health benefits program.


Health Net to continue as Blue & Gold HMO administrator and replace Optum for behavioral health benefits

With continued administration by Health Net, few medical plan changes are anticipated for next year.


UC admissions rise, with record surge in transfers

California residents make up the vast majority of those admitted, 71,086 as freshmen and 24,568 as transfer students.


UC lawsuit leads to thousands of DACA grant renewals

So far this year, more than 117,000 young immigrants have extended their authorization to legally live and work in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.


UC keeps Los Alamos Laboratory on cutting edge of science and research

  For three-quarters of a century, Los Alamos National Laboratory has been a singular force in advancing scientific knowledge across new frontiers — from its origins in World War II to its role in the Human


UC launches Million Light Bulb Challenge community buy program

UC faculty and staff have a great opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint at home and save money. UC is spearheading a statewide effort to advance the purchase of 1 million high-quality, energy-efficient light