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UC’s Startup Innovation Challenge: 10 disruptive technologies

UC has selected 10 finalists for its 2021 Startup Innovation Challenge, held in partnership with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world’s largest tech-for-good startup competition.


UC will lead California’s rollout of CA Notify

The state of California has asked UC to lead an expansion of a smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system recently tested at seven UC campuses.


This Thursday: Attend a conversation with UC’s 2020 Nobel Prize winners

Celebrate UC’s newest Nobel laureates and hear their reflections on the value and impact of scientific discovery.


Cybersecurity awareness: If you connect it, protect it!

This week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month events will highlight how Internet-connected devices have impacted our lives — and will empower you to own your role in cyber security by taking steps to reduce your risks.


Celebrate National Cyber Security Month with UC!

This year’s all-virtual lineup includes an escape room, films, comedic improv — and more unexpected and informative content.


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Nominations are open: UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development

This experiential systemwide program for mid-career women-identified UC professionals is accepting nominations through Oct. 4. Here’s how the process works.


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New poll reveals youth perspectives on COVID-19 and voting

According to a new UC poll, more than 80% of California youth say they are strictly adhering to social distancing guidelines and two out of three are concerned about lifting public health restrictions too quickly.


UC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month — a time for recognizing the extraordinary contributions and lasting influence of Hispanic Americans. Check out a roundup of virtual events related to Hispanic Heritage Month from throughout UC.


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UC tops the new US News & World Report rankings

New rankings give five UC campuses a top-10 spot among the nation’s best public universities with all nine in the top 100. Four claimed top spots in social mobility rankings. Go UC!