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The University of California is a world leader, according to this new global ranking

At home and abroad, the UC system is unrivaled. That’s according to new rankings from Times Higher Education, a U.K.-based publication. The World University 2027 rankings identified UC’s nine ...
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My Conversation with UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood

I recently sat down with UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood for the latest in my series of conversations with UC campus leaders. Watch our conversation here.
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First-time voter? Here’s what you need to know.

Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our shared future. But even though college-aged voters are the ones with the most future ahead of them, they’re the least likely to vote. In the 2024 ...
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California high school graduation projections and A-G completion

The University of California opened its doors in 1869 with just 10 faculty members and 40 students. Today, the UC system has more than 300,000 students and 265,000 faculty and staff, with 2.5 million ...
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3 UC national laboratory scientists and two former postdoctoral fellows win prestigious Ernest Orlando Lawrence Awards from the Department of Energy

Established in 1959, the Lawrence Award is among the longest-running and most prestigious science and technology honors ...
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Summer enrollment

In 2001, the University of California converted its self-supporting summer session to a state-supported instruction to accommodate the substantial and rapid enrollment growth at UC and to accelerate ...
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Why California's beaches are shrinking, and what we can do to save them

Mike Beck has an enviable commute: an eight-mile drive along the coastal bluffs that separate the city of Santa Cruz from the ocean. In his 25 years as a professor of coastal sciences at UC Santa Cruz ...
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Federal updates

With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts underway, the University of California is working diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues. We remain ...
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The mystery of Easter Island revealed?

Rapa Nui (or Easter Island, as it is commonly known) is home to the enigmatic Moai, stone monoliths that have stood watch over the island landscape for hundreds of years. Their existence is a marvel ...
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How the US became a science superpower

America is awesome at science. For as long as most of us have been alive, United States scientists have published more research, been cited more often by other scientists, earned more patents, and ...
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California’s campus: Discover a trove of UC experiences that are open to the public

UC campuses are some of California’s true treasures. From stunning natural reserves to internationally lauded museums, many campus resources are open to the public. Whether you are on a road trip, ...
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Wildfire smoke is worse than you think

Wildfire smoke is a growing health threat, as climate change and overgrown wildlands collide to generate more frequent and intense wildfires. Wildfire smoke is highly toxic. One UC San Diego study ...