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9 amazing UC spots to call home, from Hogwarts to Middle Earth to oceanfront luxury

UC doesn’t just offer a world-class education. Each campus also offers students its own world-class, unique housing options.


Words of wisdom from 9 of UC’s most compelling commencement speakers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Michelle Obama

“You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but how you survive," said Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg. See who else made our list.


UC grad students bring ingenuity to the fore at Grad Slam

The finalists from our 10 campuses explained everything from Ancient Egypt to cancer screening in just three minutes each at this year's Grad Slam. But the student who took home the Slammy was .....


Grad Slam is on: Vote Thursday for your favorite contestant!

Master’s and Ph.D. students are not usually known for keeping it simple. But at UC’s systemwide Grad Slam contest on Thursday, May 3, at LinkedIn headquarters in San Francisco, 10 graduate students will test


How UC research sounded the alarm on the ozone layer

In honor of Earth Day, here's a look back on how UC researchers stopped an environmental disaster before it was too late.


Five UC presidents share stories about the university’s bold rise over the last 150 years

Before the electric light bulb changed the world, another illuminating idea took shape: The University of California. Founded in 1868, UC has continued to shine brightly for 150 years, driving positive change across California


UC and CCC sign agreement to boost transfers, increase academic preparation

Under the MOU, students who complete one of the UC pathways and achieve the requisite GPA will be guaranteed a place within the UC system.


Video: How UC innovation boosts the economy

Investing in UC is an investment in California’s future.


How California became a food and wine lover’s dream

If you’ve ever taken a drive through California’s picturesque vineyards and pastoral farms, you know it’s impossible to imagine the Golden State without them. But California wouldn’t have become a dream destination for foodies