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The extraordinary life of John Wesley Gilbert, the first Black archaeologist

A new book traces the pioneering scholar’s rise to national prominence in an era when African Americans often faced obstacles in obtaining even an elementary education.


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Four ways nature can protect your well-being during a pandemic

Green spaces are good for mental well-being, whether you’re walking outdoors, looking at beautiful views or even watching nature videos.


Celebrating Black History Month at the University of California

President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released a letter to the UC community to recognize Black History Month.


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UC awards $20M in research grants to fund climate goals and more

On Jan. 18, UC announced the award of $20M in grants to faculty and researchers across its 10-campus system, with more than half the funds going toward projects that can help California meet its climate goals.


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UC reaches an emissions-reduction milestone

All 10 campuses and their affiliated health systems have hit their goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels, despite the university's significant growth.


President Drake: Let’s build a better future. Become a UC advocate.

President Michael V. Drake, M.D. recently released a video to speak out for the UC Advocacy Network to encourage our community to support UC.


Safiya Noble, an associate professor of gender studies and African American studies, and co-founder of the UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry, is a 2021 MacArthur fellow.

Data Privacy Day panel discussion will feature Safiya Noble and systemwide UC experts

On Jan. 28, UC data and privacy experts will convene to discuss social media's impact on society, UC’s role in protecting data privacy and your role in data control and protection.


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A message from President Drake regarding Provost Brown

Michael T. Brown will step down as systemwide provost and executive vice president, Academic Affairs, at the end of this academic year. He will stay on as senior advisor to President Drake.


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Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes 5-year funding compact with UC

If enacted, it would bring budget stability to UC and support critical long-term investments in educational access and excellence.


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A message from UC President Michael V. Drake on the anniversary of the January 6 attack on the Capitol

President Drake reflected on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack and its aftermath.


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.