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UC ranked best university investment fund in addressing climate change

For the second year in a row, the University of California ranked highest among universities worldwide in incorporating climate change risks in its investment decision-making, according to the findings released by an independent organization


Peter Byrley of UC Riverside wins Grad Slam

A UC Riverside Ph.D. student who is working to create smaller, more powerful microprocessors using graphene instead of silicon is UC’s newest Grad Slam champion. Grad student Peter Byrley took home the “Slammy” on Friday,


Five UC alums win 2016 Pulitzer Prizes

The five alumni from UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz won for works of journalism, fiction and biography.


2017 vendor changes for UC’s Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) plans

If you are enrolled in one of UC's PPO plans, you will see some changes beginning Jan. 1, 2017.


Visit to organic farm serves up life lessons for UC students

UC Global Food Initiative student fellows gathered for a springtime field trip in the Central Valley to learn about organic farming and get their hands dirty.


UCSF and UCLA join national collaboration for cancer research

Renowned UC San Francisco immunologist Jeffrey Bluestone, Ph.D., has been named president and CEO of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, a national initiative launched with a $250 million grant from The Parker Foundation, a private philanthropic


President Napolitano and UCR Chancellor Wilcox inspire students to reach educational goals

The president and the chancellor visited the Inland Empire to discuss the value of a college education and highlight the affordability and accessibility of UC for California students and their families.


Deadline for Sautter Award nominations is May 6

All UC faculty and staff are eligible for the award, which recognizes innovative technology projects that advance UC’s teaching, research, health care and public service missions.


Do your politics make you happy?

U.S. election fever is running hotter than ever, and the presidential candidates are busy making big promises, hoping to convince voters that their approach is best. Each side is selling a vision of a happier,


Thrills, tears and jubilation mark Match Day for UC med students

On March 18, 693 UC graduating medical students were among thousands of medical students across the country who learned where they were matched to residency positions.


UC report strongly disputes assertions in state audit, demonstrates how it puts California students first

UC released a comprehensive, data-driven report that counters false and misleading assertions about UC contained in a recent report from the state auditor’s office.