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UC Berkeley senior is the campus’ first student to be admitted while incarcerated

In a new feel-good article, the San Francisco Chronicle shares the story of a former inmate who has used his admittance to help others.


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UC San Diego takes blood cells to the final frontier

Researchers launched blood stem cells into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.


Happy holidays

Happy Holidays from President Drake

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and his wife, Brenda, send their best wishes this holiday season.


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The 10 best research stories of 2021

Here are this year's most fascinating discoveries, from deep space to agriculture to mental health and gender identity.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

A message from President Michael V. Drake on COVID vaccine boosters

President Drake encourages all staff to get a booster as soon as you’re eligible.


President Drake on camera at UC Davis

New video: Watch President Drake in conversation with Chancellor May

President Drake culminated a visit to UC Davis by sitting down for a casual and informative chat with Chancellor Gary S. May.


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Eight films with UCLA ties among 25 named to the National Film Registry

Eight films with UCLA ties have been inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.


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Choose holiday children’s gifts that challenge gender stereotypes

Campbell Leaper, a UC Santa Cruz-based developmental and social psychologist with decades of experience studying gender issues, shares insights and gift-giving tips to help children benefit from a broad range of holiday toys.


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UC leaders support strengthening the DACA program

A Biden-administration-proposed rule would preserve and fortify the program that provides legal protections for young people who were brought to the United States as children.


Rob Knight, left, UC San Diego professor of pediatrics and computer science and engineering, and postdoctoral researcher Daniel McDonald, right, discuss data from The American Gut Project. Knight is the only person out of the entire list of 6,602 people to be highly cited in four or more disciplines.

Hundreds of UC faculty named among the world’s Highly Cited Researchers

The annual list identifies a virtual “who’s who” in the sciences and social sciences from around the world.


Graduate student Jordan Alley in the California Lighting Technology Center.

Track our progress to a carbon-neutral UC

A new Carbon Neutrality Dashboard makes it easy for the UC community and general public to explore and understand our collective strategies for reducing carbon emissions over time. 


Cheryl Lloyd named on prestigious HR list

Cheryl joins 40 Top HR Leaders in companies from around the world who have shown a commitment to their craft by bettering people inside and outside their organizations.