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May New Dimensions is now availableTuesday, May 1, 2018
Catch up on the latest news for retirees in the May issue of New Dimensions.
- For Mental Health Awareness Month: UC’s resources for faculty and staff
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
UC Irvine’s Coordinator of Faculty & Staff Mental Health Care and Respondent Services, Negar Shekarabi, answers a few common questions.
- Know before you go: Cyber safety tips for your summer travels
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Smartphones and other electronic devices have made it easier to stay in touch and multi-task while traveling. But they can also mean increased cyber risks for keeping your personal and university information private, as well as increased potential for theft.
- Hundreds gather for UC Walks
Friday, May 18, 2018
Members of the UC community are gathering at campuses across the system to celebrate wellness in the ninth annual UC Walks.
- Tips for keeping your online information secure
Friday, May 11, 2018
Secure passwords are critical to protecting your information online.
- UC grad students bring ingenuity to the fore at Grad Slam. And the winner is ...
Friday, May 4, 2018
10 campus finalists thrill by distilling years of research into three-minute talks on topics from synesthesia to 'mansand.'
- The Systemwide WellBeing Initiative: Making UC a healthier place to work, learn and grow
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
New website highlights information about events and resources, and the goals of the Systemwide WellBeing Initiative.
- Stigma-Free UC webinar: What is mental health awareness and what can we do better?
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Award-winning speaker and author Ross Szabo will speak about how we can improve our efforts to raise awareness.
- Behavioral health plan satisfaction survey launching May 17
Monday, May 14, 2018
UC wants to know what you think about your university-sponsored behavioral health benefits.
- UC will continue advocating for more state funding, puts off tuition vote
Thursday, April 26, 2018
The University of California announced April 26 that it will not take up the issue of an in-state tuition increase at the May meeting of the UC Board of Regents and will continue to advocate for full state funding of the university.
- Grad Slam is on! Students vie to present their theses in three minutes flat
Thursday, April 26, 2018
UC grad students deliver powerful research in less time than it takes to sing a power ballad.
- UC statement regarding Tuesday’s federal court ruling on DACA
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
The University of California issued a statement regarding the federal court ruling on DACA.
- Boost your well-being at UC Walks on May 16
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
On Wednesday, May 16, faculty, staff, students and retirees around UC will join together for the ninth annual UC Walks event.
- Californians may want to review paycheck withholdings
Monday, April 23, 2018
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, changes to eligible deductions could have a significant impact on your tax liability in 2018.
- Five UC presidents share stories about the university’s bold rise over the last 150 years
Thursday, April 19, 2018
- UC and CCC sign agreement to boost transfers, increase academic preparation
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
The University of California and the California Community Colleges announced that they have signed a joint agreement aimed at increasing the number of academically prepared community college students who transfer to UC and earn a bachelor’s degree.
- How to hardwire resilience into your brain
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
We'll be better prepared for life's challenges if we cultivate these 12 inner strengths.
- Stigma-Free UC webinar: Mass shootings, firearms and the mental health system
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Amy Barnhorst, vice chair for community psychiatry at UC Davis, discusses the ways in which the response to gun violence risks both increasing stigma against people with mental illness and drawing the focus away from other groups of people at higher risk of violence.
- UCRP benefit recipients to receive cost-of-living adjustment
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Annual notice about COLA.
- Meet the winners of UC's 150th Quiz
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
25 randomly selected winners will receive a commemorative 150th anniversary goodie bag.
- UC grad schools stand out in 2019 US News rankings
Monday, March 26, 2018
Nearly all UC graduate programs rank among the best in the nation.
- Retiree Health Benefits Working Group on track to deliver analysis by June 1, 2018
Monday, March 26, 2018
Group is exploring potential strategies and developing options for UC leaders to consider to ensure the long-term financial viability of the retiree health benefits program.
- Women’s development program provides career support across UC
Monday, March 26, 2018
After two highly successful years as a pilot program, the Systemwide UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development has expanded and is now a regular offering for women’s professional development across UC.
- Join with UC to advance women’s health
Friday, March 16, 2018
UC is leading the way is women’s health care, with hundreds of trials in progress every day at UC medical centers across the system.
- Your UC retirement income estimate is ready
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
This annual statement projects your monthly retirement income (if you stay on track) from UC’s retirement benefits plans.
- UC President Napolitano lays out a vision for expanding college access
Friday, March 9, 2018
New policies proposed by Napolitano would reduce costs and graduate more students.
- Departing staff advisor reflects on work to "elevate the common threads" of staff voices
Friday, March 9, 2018
Jason Valdry learned early in his career with UC that he was happiest when he was giving back to the university. And serving as staff advisor to the UC Board of Regents was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
- FSA deadlines for March and April
Thursday, March 8, 2018
If you were enrolled in an FSA in 2017, you have until April 15, 2018, to submit your claims for your eligible 2017 expenses.
- Stigma-Free UC webinar: Positive Psychology — Tools to Support Resilience, Wellbeing and Creative Achievement
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Robert Bilder will discuss the potential of positive psychology to improve emotional health in the second installment of the "Stigma-Free UC" initiative.
- Calling all UC information technology innovators: Annual Sautter Award Program now open for nominations
Monday, March 5, 2018
Applications for the 2018 Larry L. Sautter Award honoring innovation in information technology are now being accepted through May 18, 2018.
For comics fan staffer, Black Panther was ‘life changing’Thursday, February 15, 2018
As a kid, Alfred Day would spend hours holed up indoors reading comics. The character who really spoke to him — who taught him that he could be smart and powerful — was Black Panther.
- Test your UC IQ: Take the 150th Quiz!
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
A fun way to test your UC knowledge, and perhaps learn a few new things about UC’s remarkable history and contributions to California and the world.
- UC’s commitment to pay equity: Steps to implement AB 168
Monday, February 26, 2018
Bill prohibits employers from inquiring into an applicant's salary history.
- An opportunity to serve: Apply to become the next staff advisor to UC Regents
Friday, February 23, 2018
The application period is now open through March 23, for a two-year term that runs from July 2018 to June 2020.
- President Napolitano invites you to support UC cancer research
Monday, February 12, 2018
Donate on your California income tax return.
- Stigma-free UC – Ending shame and silence surrounding mental illness
Thursday, February 8, 2018
All UC faculty and staff are invited to attend a webinar about the social and personal costs of the stigma surrounding mental illness, which launches the Systemwide WellBeing Initiative’s effort to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce barriers to treatment.
- UC partners with leading research universities to form international coalition for accelerating local climate action
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
UC has unveiled the University Climate Change Coalition, or UC3, a bold new coalition of 13 leading North American research universities that will prototype a collaborative model designed to help local communities achieve their climate goals and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
February New Dimensions is now availableThursday, February 1, 2018
Catch up on the latest news for retirees in the February issue of New Dimensions.
- Retiree Health Benefits Working Group formed to study options for benefits stability
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Group will explore options that will ensure the long-term financial viability of the retiree health benefits program and the quality of the benefits offered.
- New Student Advisory Board will provide input on sexual violence prevention and response
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Board members will serve as liaisons between students and the UC Systemwide Title IX Office on the university’s continuing prevention and response efforts.
- Sustainability wins for UC, California in 2017
Monday, January 29, 2018
UC's 14th Annual Report on Sustainable Practices shows that the UC system is not only growing, it's greener than ever.
- Review changes to your paycheck due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Friday, January 26, 2018
The IRS has issued new income tax withholding tables for 2018 and UC is updating its payroll systems accordingly.
- OneExchange is changing its name to Via Benefits
Friday, January 26, 2018
The administrator of UC’s Medicare Coordinator program for Medicare-eligible retirees who live outside California and their families, will officially change its name effective March 1, 2018.
- UC, CSU streamline efforts, reduce costs in unprecedented procurement partnership
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
It may be the largest effort of its kind in higher education and possibly any industry: The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) have joined forces around a singular procurement system that will benefit both entities and ultimately, California taxpayers.
- Everyone’s talking about the flu. Here’s what to do about it
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
This year’s vaccine might not stop the virus, but — no small thing — it can reduce risk of serious illness.
- Your 2017 W-2 statement and how to protect yourself from tax scams
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Your W-2 tax statement is arriving soon. Beware of scammers who want to steal your personal information.
- Statement from Board of Regents Chair Kieffer and President Napolitano on Gov. Brown’s budget plan
Thursday, January 11, 2018
UC celebrates 150 years of pioneering a better futureMonday, January 8, 2018
Reflecting on a century and a half of life at the world's most renowned public university.
- Changes to look for in your January paycheck
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Changes can include your benefits coverage and rates, your voluntary contribution to retirement savings, or your tax status.
- Despite passage of Prop. 64, you still can’t use marijuana on UC property
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Using and possessing marijuana is still illegal under federal law. UC, which receives federal funding, is required to have policies that prohibit marijuana use, possession and distribution on campus and in the workplace.
- UCPath implementation extends to UC Merced, UC Riverside and Associated Students UCLA
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
As of Jan. 2, three more UC locations have joined UCOP in using UCPath for employment-related transactions.
- Emergency support from UC's benefit plans
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Resources for those affected by the California wildfires.
- UCPath Center named a Top Workplace for 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
UCPC was ranked no. 2 in the category of midsize organizations on a list of public, private, nonprofit and governmental organizations throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Long-hidden art collection gifted to UC IrvineThursday, November 30, 2017
An exquisite but long-hidden collection of California art, including works by Ruth Asawa, Richard Diebenkorn and Wayne Thiebaud, has been given to UC Irvine by the trust of Gerald Buck, a Newport Beach developer and art aficionado who passed away in 2013.
- How tax reform could price students out of graduate school
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Provisions in tax proposals making their way through Congress could cost students thousands of dollars a year.
- Diabetes prevention and management resources from UC’s health plans
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
If you or a family member could use support, your UC health plan is a good place to start.
Partnership with Umoja program helps community college students achieve, succeed at UCTuesday, November 21, 2017
Students from across the state find and nurture support networks for academic success.
- Protecting your personal information online
Monday, November 13, 2017
Everyone should take care to protect their information and identity.
- Calling all students: UC wants your input on sexual violence prevention and response
Monday, November 13, 2017
UC is inviting students to apply for a seat on a new Student Advisory Board that will provide input to the university about its ongoing efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
- Fellowship applications open for UC’s National Center for Free Speech
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Starting Nov. 9, the University of California will accept applications from individuals interested in joining the inaugural group of fellows for its National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C.
- New UC website to help veterans transition to civilian career
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Site offers tips and resources for veterans interested in working at UC.
- Presidential Public Service fellows embrace life in the public sector
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Student fellows have access to a huge array of internship opportunities through both the UC Center Sacramento and the UC Washington Center. ...
- Join with UC and ask Congress to protect education, research and health care funding
Friday, November 3, 2017
- Aspirations on hold, UC students await court ruling on DACA
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Scholars blazing trails in fields from law to science find their dreams may no longer be within reach.
- CA Attorney General asks judge to reinstate DACA program until final court ruling
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Mary Poppins was an enablerFriday, October 27, 2017
Oh sure, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but millions of Americans require medicine to deal with their excessive sugar consumption. For National Diabetes Month, UC San Diego Health breaks down the numbers.
Can gratitude be good for your heart?Wednesday, October 25, 2017
A new series of studies finds gratitude helps people with cardiovascular disease get healthier.
- Flu shot tips from a nurse
Friday, October 20, 2017
Feeling squeamish about getting your annual flu shot? UCLA Health asked an expert for some advice in making the uncomfortable experience a little bit easier.
- President Napolitano announces National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement
Thursday, October 26, 2017
The University of California — birthplace of the Free Speech Movement — will open a center in Washington DC devoted to First Amendment issues.
- Open Enrollment is here, with good news and important changes
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Visit the Open Enrollment website from 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 26 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21 to enroll in the right benefits for you and your eligible family members.
- UC alumni entrepreneurs pitch their startups in new competition
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Finalists will receive mentoring and a chance to wow more than 600 business leaders at an upcoming conference.
- Survey offers picture of life after UC retirement
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
After they leave UC employment, many retirees continue rewarding and energetic lifestyles, finds a newly released survey by the Council of UC Retiree Associations.
- UC’s #MyLastTrash campaign asks you to help push campuses toward zero waste
Monday, October 23, 2017
A new effort strives to transform habits and meet an ambitious 2020 goal.
- UC named national leader in clean energy
Monday, October 23, 2017
The university was one of only eight organizations nationwide to earn the distinction.
- Employees, retirees happy with their UC-sponsored health plans, surveys find
Monday, October 23, 2017
Employees and retirees enrolled in UC-sponsored health plans are highly satisfied with their plans, according to surveys conducted last spring.
A long-time staffer's generosityThursday, October 5, 2017
“I lead a simple life. I don’t need so much, so I decided to share,” said Cam Calkins, a UC Riverside dining services staffer about his $52,000 donation to a scholarship fund. ...
- Apertura de Inscripción 2018: Buenas noticias acerca de los costos, y unos cuantos cambios importantes
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Open Enrollment 2018: Good news about costs, and a few important changesThursday, October 12, 2017
Open Enrollment is coming soon with good news about premium costs and the option to keep your current plan if it’s working well for you.
- Work group to be formed to study, make recommendations about health benefits for retirees
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
- Understanding UC’s benefits for domestic partners
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
UC offers comprehensive benefits to faculty, staff and retirees, and to their families. Make sure you understand the rules and how to ensure your partner doesn’t lose out on any valuable benefits.
- Three tips to protect yourself from the unexpected, in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Monday, October 2, 2017
To keep your information and the university’s information safe, incorporate good cybersecurity habits into your daily routine.
Virtual anatomyThursday, September 28, 2017
UCSF medical students are using virtual reality in the anatomy lab to give them a new way to bridge hands-on training with cadavers and textbook learning. Read more, and watch a video, about how VR is revolutionizing the way future doctors are learning about our bodies.
- UC first-generation faculty to students: You’ve got this and we’re here to help
Monday, September 25, 2017
Mentorship program connects students who are the first in the family to college with faculty who have walked in their shoes.
- President Napolitano affirms UC commitment to sexual violence survivors, ensuring fair procedures
Friday, September 22, 2017
- UC Health urges California congressional delegation to oppose Graham-Cassidy health bill
Friday, September 22, 2017
- UC to make process of verifying student admissions information more effective
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
UC President Janet Napolitano announced the formation of a task force that will review how UC’s nine undergraduate campuses verify academic credentials, such as grades and test scores, that admitted students provide before enrollment.
UC leaders: Grants are available to help DACA holders pay for a permit renewal — but they must act quicklyWednesday, September 13, 2017
- UC claims top spots in new US News and World Report rankings
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The UC system boasts five of the nation’s top 10 public universities, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 rankings.
- Letter from President Napolitano and UC chancellors regarding DACA renewal applications
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
- New UC policy changes to improve resource management, operations systemwide
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
This fall, UC will implement a series of policy changes to strengthen the university's management of its resources and improve operations.
- Staff engagement survey results show improvement, increased engagement
Monday, September 11, 2017
The 2017 systemwide staff engagement survey demonstrated significant improvements from 2015 in a number of areas, including supervision and performance management, and an increase in overall engagement.
- A letter from President Napolitano on the administration's decision to end DACA
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
- UC President Napolitano calls upon academics to speak out in challenging times of ‘fake news,’ falsehoods
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Napolitano challenged the higher education community to help the public distinguish between truth and divisive falsehoods, and to speak out against intolerance and bigotry.
Be alert for cybersecurity scams as the school year beginsMonday, August 21, 2017
Watch out for typical beginning-of-the-year scams and follow these eight habits to protect yourself.
- Megamovie app makes photographing total eclipse a snap
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Download the app and practice beforehand, so you're prepared when the big day arrives, on Monday, Aug. 21.
- UC boasts the world's top public universities
Thursday, August 17, 2017
University of California campuses are among the best in the world, according to new rankings issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
- Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano on the violence in Charlottesville
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
UC hospitals ranked among best in the nation, stateTuesday, August 8, 2017
New rankings place two UC hospitals in top 10 nationwide, and all five UC medical centers among California's best.
- Annual Sautter Awards highlight IT innovations that streamline, strengthen UC operations
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
- UCLA study helps Californians save electricity — and money — this summer
Thursday, August 3, 2017
To participate in the study, download a free app which transmits real-time updates to help you tweak your usage.
- Statement of UC President Janet Napolitano on public university admissions
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
August New Dimensions is now availableTuesday, August 1, 2017
Catch up on the latest news for retirees in the August issue of New Dimensions.
- UC is changing its hiring policy to remove barriers to opportunity
Monday, July 24, 2017
UC is making a change to avoid discouraging qualified previously incarcerated people from applying to work at UC.
- UC honored for environmental, economic leadership
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The University of California has been honored with the 2017 Edmund G. “Pat” Brown Award in recognition of the UC system’s legacy of environmental and economic leadership. The award is presented annually by the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB).
UC scales new heights in graduation rates, researchThursday, July 13, 2017
2017 Accountability Report reveals UC's impact is greater than ever.
- UC Santa Barbara's Michael Brown appointed provost of UC system
Thursday, July 13, 2017
The University of California Board of Regents today (July 13) approved Michael T. Brown, a veteran professor and administrator at UC Santa Barbara and former chair of the UC Academic Senate, as UC provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs.
- UC names Alexander A. Bustamante chief compliance and audit officer
Thursday, July 13, 2017
The University of California Board of Regents today (July 13) approved Alexander A. Bustamante as senior vice president and chief compliance and audit officer at UC's Office of the President.
Go easy on the avocado toast: 'Good fat' can still be bad for you, research showsThursday, July 6, 2017
Liberal consumption of so-called good fats — like those found in olive oil and avocados — may lead to fatty liver disease, a risk factor for metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and hypertension, according to a new study by scientists at UCSF.
Immigration status has health implications for young Latinos, study showsThursday, July 6, 2017
Young undocumented Latinos who gain legal status, even on a temporary basis, experience significant positive effects on their psychological well-being, according to a new study by researchers at UC Merced and UC Davis.
Admissions offers up, on track to enroll 10,000 more California students by next yearThursday, July 6, 2017
The University of California announced today (July 6) that some 70,000 incoming California freshmen and more than 21,000 in-state transfer students were offered a spot for fall 2017 on at least one of UC’s nine undergraduate campuses.
Hey Siri, an ancient algorithm may help you grasp metaphorsThursday, June 29, 2017
Sometimes Siri has trouble understanding what you're saying, but UC Berkeley researchers hope their study on how humans create metaphors can pave the way for future advances in artificial intelligence. ...
Cracking the code: Why aren't more women majoring in computer science?Thursday, June 29, 2017
A UCLA professor is working to pinpoint specific strategies to attract and retain women and students of color as computer science majors.
- UC launches new systemwide faculty, staff procedures in ongoing strategy to address sexual harassment and sexual violence
Thursday, June 29, 2017
The University of California is announcing on July 1 new systemwide procedures for investigating, adjudicating and determining sanctions in sexual harassment and sexual violence cases that involve faculty and staff.
- Disclosure of UC retirees’ information under the California Public Records Act
Monday, June 26, 2017
Students of all races feel safer in ethnically diverse middle schoolsThursday, June 22, 2017
According to UCLA researchers, middle school students from a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds feel safer, less lonely and less bullied if they attend schools that are more diverse.
Mountain lions fear humans, fleeing when they hear our voicesThursday, June 22, 2017
UC Santa Cruz researchers found evidence that these big cats don't like encountering humans any more than we like bumping into them on hiking trails.
Moving mountains: A surgeon’s fight to legalize HIV-to-HIV organ transplantsThursday, June 22, 2017
Peter Stock, MD, PhD, a transplant surgeon at UCSF, has always been driven to crack whatever problem is set before him – whether that’s an 8,000-meter mountain peak or outdated laws denying organ transplants to people with HIV.
Dressmakers found to have needle-sharp 3D visionThursday, June 15, 2017
The stereoscopic vision of seamstresses is superior to that of surgeons, UC Berkeley researchers find.
Reducing waste and changing behaviors in the operating roomThursday, June 15, 2017
Dr. Seema Gandhi's passion for sustainability is leading to UCSF and other campus medical centers using fewer single-use devices.
Indiana Jones meets the seaThursday, June 15, 2017
UC San Diego launches Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology to study influence of marine environments on ancient societies.
Cal’s main attraction? For nesting peregrines, it’s the CampanileThursday, June 8, 2017
Peregrine falcons, once on the brink of extinction, have shifted from their natural cliff faces into tall buildings in urban areas, including UC Berkeley's Campanile.
UC Santa Cruz to launch first-generation faculty campaignThursday, June 1, 2017
The initiative's primary goal is two-fold: to make students feel a sense of belonging and ownership over their education and to help teachers understand the challenges and cultural wealth of first generation students.
Great escapeThursday, June 1, 2017
UC Santa Barbara professors weigh in on the benefits of binge-watching.
UC Santa Cruz builder of “bridges” named next Staff Advisor-Designate to the RegentsThursday, June 1, 2017
Researchers find computer code that Volkswagen used to cheat emissions testsThursday, May 25, 2017
International team led by a UC San Diego computer scientist uncovered the system inside cars’ onboard computers. ...
- President Napolitano issues statement on President Trump's proposed fiscal 2018 budget
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
UC Board of Regents approves policy on nonresident student enrollmentThursday, May 18, 2017
UC reaffirms its historic commitment to California residents by limiting the proportion of out-of-state and international students at its undergraduate campuses.
UC Merced to digitize AIDS historical archivesThursday, May 18, 2017
The archives tell the story of the early days of the AIDS epidemic in the San Francisco Bay Area, including how community groups and the medical community mobilized to help combat the disease.
UC San Diego team creates the ultimate natural sunscreenThursday, May 18, 2017
The chemists have developed nanoparticles that mimic the behavior of natural melanin-producing cell structures that protect our skin, eyes and other tissues from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Nearly half of California’s salmon, trout on track to become extinct. But the trend can be reversed.Thursday, May 18, 2017
“This report should rightly be considered an alarm bell, but it should also be seen as a roadmap for how we can correct course to better support native aquatic species,” UC Davis professor emeritus Peter Moyle said.
- Walking for wellness in eighth annual UC Walks
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Members of the UC community gathered at campuses across the system in May and June to celebrate wellness in the eighth annual UC Walks.
UC Santa Cruz genetics lab helps solve the mystery of 'Miranda Eve'Thursday, May 11, 2017
Specialists and volunteers worked together to identify the remains of the 19th century child whose casket was discovered in a San Francisco neighborhood.
- Congress restores year-round Pell Grants, protects federal research funding
Thursday, May 11, 2017
President Napolitano thanks UC advocates for their involvement in federal budget issues.
Tackling the ‘black troublemaker’ school stereotypeThursday, May 4, 2017
A UC Berkeley psychologist is working with Google to combat knee-jerk suspensions of African American teens.
Engineers investigate a simple, no-bake recipe to make bricks from Martian soilThursday, May 4, 2017
Explorers planning to settle on Mars might be able to turn the planet’s red soil into bricks without needing to use an oven or additional ingredients thanks to UC San Diego engineers.
May New Dimensions is now availableFriday, April 28, 2017
Read about Social Security tips for working retirees, 2017 cost-of-living adjustments and more in the May issue of New Dimensions.
UC Merced appoints Chou Her as new chief of policeTuesday, April 25, 2017
Her, the first person of Hmong descent to lead a UC public safety agency, brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience and years of demonstrated leadership to the position.
UC Irvine aims to become first university to launch rocket into spaceTuesday, April 25, 2017
The “Moonshot Initiative,” funded through a $1 million gift from Base 11, will establish a rocketry program at The Henry Samueli School of Engineering.
Sensor-equipped glove could help doctors take guesswork out of measuring spasticityTuesday, April 25, 2017
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital has developed new technology that could be used to accurately measure muscle stiffness during physical exams.
Proposals to cut vital federal research funding will hurt U.S.’s competitivenessFriday, April 21, 2017
President Napolitano calls upon those who value science and treasure its benefits to make their voices heard.
- We know better but we're still eating too much salt. Three tips to cut your salt intake
Thursday, April 20, 2017
One reason people eat too much salt is they aren't aware of how much they’re actually eating, and where it comes from. UCLA Health experts shed some light, and share tips to help you reduce your sodium consumption.
Inspired by work with Dalai Lama, UCSF postdoc creates app to help people better understand emotionsThursday, April 20, 2017
A UCSF postdoc collaborated with her father and the Dalai Lama to create an Atlas of Emotions and is focusing on helping medical residents understand their emotions through an app.
Big Pixel Initiative invites public to help map our worldThursday, April 13, 2017
UC San Diego research is set to transform the way urbanization and growth is studied.
UC Irvine to save 50 million gallons in drinkable water annuallyThursday, April 13, 2017
Campus partners with Irvine Ranch Water District to convert central cooling plant to recycled water use.
Shoe-string theory: Science shows why shoelaces come untiedThursday, April 13, 2017
A new study by mechanical engineers at UC Berkeley finally shows why your shoelaces may keep coming untied.
Deep sleep may act as fountain of youth in old ageThursday, April 6, 2017
UC Berkeley researchers discover that sleeping too little can elevate the risk of memory loss and other disorders among older people. ...
- UC Berkeley gets $10.1 million grant to acquire works of Holocaust artist Arthur Szyk
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Pioneering stem cell gene therapy cures infants with bubble baby diseaseThursday, March 30, 2017
UCLA researchers have developed a cure for babies born with adenosine deaminase-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency, a rare and life-threatening condition that can be fatal within the first year of life if left untreated.
UC Irvine named home for National Registry of ExonerationsThursday, March 23, 2017
UC Irvine's Newkirk Center for Science & Society becomes home to leading source of information for official criminal conviction reversals.
Librarian builds a Middle East library collection that few universities can matchThursday, March 16, 2017
UCLA Librarian David Hirsch, who is proficient in six languages and has traveled to six continents, scours the world for valuable materials to add to the campus's extensive, eclectic collection.
Why pandas are black and whiteThursday, March 9, 2017
After uncovering why zebras have black-and-white stripes (to repel biting flies), UC Davis scientists took the coloration question to giant pandas.
How healthy eating could reduce greenhouse gas emissionsThursday, March 9, 2017
According to a new study led by UC Santa Barbara researchers, good dietary choices could improve the health care system and even benefit the planet. ...
Magic in the ruinsThursday, March 9, 2017
A UC Santa Barbara professor will provide high-tech, digital set design for Verdi’s “Macbeth” in the 400-year-old remains of a convent in Panama. ...
UCLA archaeologist enlists community to help preserve cultural heritage in EthiopiaThursday, March 2, 2017
Locals jump in to protect their ancient treasures.
Is it safe to eat that? Confusing food labels are about to get a lot simplerThursday, March 2, 2017
UC experts praise new grocery industry guidelines.
Help scientists memorialize the next solar eclipse in a "megamovie"Thursday, February 23, 2017
UC Berkeley and Google are looking for citizen scientists to document and memorialize the August event, and help scientists learn about the sun in the process.
Oscar contenders are more diverse, but report urges Hollywood to address ongoing equity issuesThursday, February 23, 2017
Despite this year's Academy Award nominations and increased diversity in Hollywood, a UCLA report finds that racial minorities and women remain severely underrepresented in film and television hiring.
Departing staff advisor reflects on two years of learning, planting seedsTuesday, February 21, 2017
Astrobiology's rising starThursday, February 16, 2017
Aomawa Shields, UCLA postdoctoral fellow and new UC Irvine assistant professor, studies the climate on distant planets to find those most likely to host alien life.
Scalp cooling can help some breast cancer patients retain hairThursday, February 16, 2017
Scalp cooling can lessen some chemotherapy-induced hair loss in certain breast cancer patients, according to a new multicenter study from UCSF, Weill Cornell Medicine and three other medical centers.
- UC and Israel’s Innovation Authority sign cooperation agreement
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Agreement aims to foster technological innovation and boost research and development.
- Out of the shadows
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Inspired by Oscar-nominated film “Hidden Figures,” UC Irvine faculty identify black pioneers they think should be included in history books.
Your brain on exerciseTuesday, February 14, 2017
Physical activity gives your brain a boost, but can it enhance your vision? Research by UC Santa Barbara psychologists Barry Giesbrecht and Tom Bullock suggests that it can.
The operating room of the futureTuesday, February 14, 2017
The robotics technologies in Michael Yip’s UC San Diego lab are all inspired by a common goal: to augment the capabilities of surgeons.
- 11 UC researchers elected to National Academy of Engineering
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Election is among the highest honors in the engineering profession.
- How California is reinventing school lunch
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
30 million kids receive school lunch daily — and UC's Global Food Initiative is helping ensure it's healthy and sustainable.
The mighty Phyllis returns after record-shattering swimThursday, February 9, 2017
An elephant seal monitored by UC Santa Cruz researchers swam about 7,400 miles, longer than any elephant seal recorded over two decades — then she gave birth to a baby boy.
- UC to begin reverifying family member eligibility for health benefits this spring
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Thirdhand smoke affects weight, blood cell developmentTuesday, February 7, 2017
Berkeley Lab-led study adds to evidence that tobacco smoke's lingering residue could be harmful.
‘Dense breasts’ eclipse all other known breast cancer risk factorsTuesday, February 7, 2017
Women whose breasts are composed largely of glandular tissue, rather than fat, have an amplified risk of breast cancer, which exceeds the impact of other widely known risks on a population level, say UCSF researchers.
Three stories to mark Black History MonthTuesday, February 7, 2017
To mark Black History Month, Berkeley Lab highlights the stories of three employees — Steve Wilson, LaTonja Wright and Edson Okwelum.
How UC is working to address the executive ban on entry to the US by travelers from certain countriesMonday, February 6, 2017
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Credited with saving preemies’ lives, professor keeps pushing field forward at 93Friday, February 3, 2017
John Clements, whose invention gave premature babies the chance to live, continues to explore his research field and encourage others to continue his work.
February New Dimensions is now availableWednesday, February 1, 2017
Read about organizations that are advocating for UC staff, retirees and emeriti, managing retirement savings withdrawals and more in the February issue of New Dimensions. ...
- UC statement on President Trump's executive order
Sunday, January 29, 2017
President Janet Napolitano and the Chancellors of the University of California today (Jan. 29) issued the following statement.
- Regents OK tuition increase to boost student services
Thursday, January 26, 2017
UC Board of Regents lends support to measure that will help accommodate rising California enrollment.
- UC sustainability in 2016: Big progress, tough challenges
Thursday, January 26, 2017
The 2016 UC Sustainability Report highlights the university's big steps in the right direction as well as the hurdles ahead.
A guiding lightThursday, January 26, 2017
Franklin Dollar, UC Irvine assistant professor of physics and astronomy, grew up on a reservation in a home with no electricity. Now he studies ultra-high-intensity laser-plasma interactions and works to increase diversity in scientific fields.
UC helps launch 4-H program in MexicoThursday, January 26, 2017
The UC Agriculture and Natural Resources 4-H Youth Development Program is bringing the 4-H experience to children south of the border.
- What President Trump can do for young immigrants
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
As the new administration begins its term in the White House, the future of a program that has helped thousands of young immigrants pursue an education, a career and service to the only country they consider home, is uncertain.
- The Force is with her
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
A high-risk 24-year-old patient in need of a life-saving lung transplant was rejected by multiple transplant centers before UCLA Health, the U.S. Air Force and the actor who played the character Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films came to her rescue. See the Facebook video of the patie...
Vapers beware: 10 things to know about e-cigarettesThursday, January 19, 2017
Electronic cigarettes may have special appeal to young people, but that doesn’t mean they're safe. UC researchers are shedding light on this new health hazard.
Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological agingThursday, January 19, 2017
Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even “older” cells, a UC San Diego study finds.
Fish fraud: Think that's halibut in your sushi? Sorry, it may not beThursday, January 12, 2017
A new study from researchers at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University checked the DNA of fish ordered at 26 Los Angeles sushi restaurants from 2012 through 2015, and found that 47 percent of sushi was mislabeled.
- A standout among standouts
Thursday, January 12, 2017
UC was honored Tuesday as one of the world’s most innovative institutions.
Want to know how much it rained? Download the iRain app to find outTuesday, January 10, 2017
The new app, developed by UC Irvine engineers, delivers state-of-the-art rainfall estimates in even remote areas. ...
Regents to consider modest tuition increase for improved student supportThursday, January 5, 2017
Revenue to be used for financial aid, student services and improving the student-faculty ratio.
UCLA mathematicians bring ocean to life for Disney’s ‘Moana’Thursday, January 5, 2017
Mathematics professor Joseph Teran and his research team applied their knowledge of math, physics and computer science to enliven Disney's new 3-D computer-animated hit.
A Wolverine inspired materialTuesday, January 3, 2017
Scientists, including several from UC Riverside, have developed a transparent, self-healing, highly stretchable conductive material.
A matter of life or deathThursday, December 22, 2016
What drives decisions by autonomous vehicles in dire situations? UC Irvine researchers are finding out.
Pop-outs: How the brain extracts meaning from noiseThursday, December 22, 2016
UC Berkeley psychologists study how our brains rapidly retune to detect language patterns in formerly unintelligible speech.
Meet the hummingbird whispererTuesday, December 20, 2016
Researcher’s 200-plus wild ‘fairy’ birds make their home at UCLA.
How Warren Elliott spun a dare into a daily bike commuteTuesday, December 20, 2016
Berkeley Lab carpenter bikes to work five days a week, rain or shine.
What’s the best electric car for you? Take this app for a test driveThursday, December 15, 2016
A new app developed by a Berkeley Lab team that monitors how you drive, then crunches the data to show you greener cars that fit your personal driving habits.
Ocean health study shows mixed resultsTuesday, December 13, 2016
The 2016 Ocean Health Index shows no major declines — and few real improvements, says the UC Santa Barbara ecologist who worked on the study.
Hunting for the perfect gift? This is the gift that will boost your connectionTuesday, December 13, 2016
A UCLA social scientist shares insight on what kind of gift makes people happier and more connected to the gift giver. ...
Hospital room too warm? Adjust it with an iPadFriday, December 9, 2016
At UC San Diego Medical Center, patients can be in command of their own experience by controlling room temperature and lighting, selecting entertainment options and accessing their medical information — all with an iPad without leaving their beds.
UC San Diego staffer aims for 7 marathons on 7 continents in 12 monthsFriday, December 9, 2016
Cheryl Hile, a fund manager at UC San Diego, has embarked on an ambitious effort to become the first patient with multiple sclerosis to run seven marathons on seven continents in a single year.
- UC website offers important resources for those doing international research and traveling abroad
Monday, December 12, 2016
Coming home: Alumni faculty share why they came back to campusTuesday, December 6, 2016
In classrooms and labs across the university, UC San Diego alumni are leading new directions in research and helping to train the next generation of innovators.
A UC Santa Barbara scholar’s collaborative project on ‘Melrose Place’ getting a new moment in the sunTuesday, December 6, 2016
Constance Penley, professor of film and media studies, took part in an ambitious collaboration to place provocative pieces of art on the set of 'Melrose Place,' a primetime, 1990s soap opera on Fox populated by beautiful, libidinous and treacherous people.
UC Santa Barbara physicist and UC Santa Cruz biologist named 2017 Breakthrough Prize winnersTuesday, December 6, 2016
How accurate is the science in the film "Arrival"?Friday, December 2, 2016
A UC Santa Barbara astrophysicist examines the science behind science fiction movies, including the new film "Arrival."
- UC releases principles in support of UC community members
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
The University of California announced Nov. 30 that it will vigorously protect the privacy and civil rights of the undocumented members of the UC community and will direct its police departments not to undertake joint efforts with any government agencies to enforce federal immigration law.
Picking over the past for a glimpse into the futureWednesday, November 30, 2016
UC Merced professors and graduate students are studying the ecosystem that surrounded what is now the La Brea Tar Pits in the middle of Los Angeles and hoping it will provide clues into how climate change will affect the future.
Zika in fetal brain tissue responds to a popular antibioticWednesday, November 30, 2016
UCSF researchers have discovered that a common antibiotic that's safe to use during pregnancy can prevent the virus from infecting certain cells.
- UC, CSU and CCC leaders urge President-elect Trump to continue DACA
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
In a letter sent Nov. 29, University of California President Janet Napolitano joined with California State University Chancellor Timothy White and Eloy Ortiz Oakley, chancellor-designate of the California Community College System, in calling upon President-elect Donald Trump to continue the Deferred...
At Camp del Corazón, UCLA cardiologist is known as the big kahunaTuesday, November 29, 2016
An island summer camp started by pediatric cardiologist Kevin Shannon gives children with heart disease five days of adventure and fun in a setting where the staff is equipped to deal with their special needs.
Why we can easily distinguish between an android and a human in real lifeTuesday, November 29, 2016
We can be fooled by androids in TV shows and movies, but not so much in real life, a new UC Berkeley study finds.
Older first-time mothers are also more likely to live longerTuesday, November 22, 2016
Study by researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine finds that women giving birth for first time later in life increase chances of living to 90.
Concrete jungle functions as carbon sinkTuesday, November 22, 2016
Cement-based materials eventually reabsorb much of the CO2 released during creation, UC Irvine researchers find.
- Open Enrollment ends Tuesday, Nov. 22
Monday, November 21, 2016
This year’s Open Enrollment ends soon — 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Newly discovered salamander species, world’s smallest, already endangeredWednesday, November 16, 2016
An international team of researchers, including UC Berkeley professor David Wake, reported three new species of the world’s smallest salamander — and all are in danger of dying out.
For Christopher Payne, mentoring Native American students means better scienceWednesday, November 16, 2016
Berkeley Lab researcher Christopher Payne, who is of Cherokee descent, is committed to forging ties between the Lab and up-and-coming scientists from the Native American community.
What molecules you leave on your phone reveal about your lifestyleTuesday, November 15, 2016
By sampling the molecules on cell phones, researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences were able to construct lifestyle sketches for each phone’s owner.
- Social entrepreneurs take spotlight at TEDWomen
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Featured UC startups range from a virtual reality game that heals trauma to the world's most advanced exoskeleton.
Carbon-hungry plants are impeding the growth rate of atmospheric CO2Thursday, November 10, 2016
The research led by Berkeley Lab underscores the need to identify and protect our vital ecosystems.
How Trump defied the pollsThursday, November 10, 2016
UCLA professors discuss how nearly all the major polls and news organizations incorrectly predicted the outcome of the presidential election — and the unexpected way that gender played a role.
Patients at UCLA Medical Center vote from their hospital bedsThursday, November 10, 2016
Volunteers helped patients hospitalized at UCLA Health get Emergency Vote by Mail ballots so they didn't have to miss out on the chance to vote in the November presidential election.
- University of California statement on presidential election results
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
President Janet Napolitano and the Chancellors of the University of California issued a statement on presidential election results.
- Despite passage of Prop. 64, you still can’t use marijuana on UC property
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
UC Merced staffers raise money for scholarship for students whose parents work on campusMonday, November 7, 2016
UC doesn’t provide tuition assistance to its employees' children so the UC Merced Staff Assembly has begun a scholarship program earmarked for students whose parents work there. ...
Internet in wide open spacesThursday, November 3, 2016
UC Santa Barbara computer science professor Elizabeth Belding is heading up efforts to provide internet access to rural tribal communities.
Christian Kohler aspires to serveThursday, November 3, 2016
Invited to “pay it forward” after a free meal, this Berkeley Lab researcher embarked on a life of helping the disadvantaged. ...
- President Napolitano tells Deer Valley High students they can get into a UC school
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
- Stewards of nature: UC Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
From the Pacific to the pines, UC Santa Barbara’s Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Reserve in Cambria is an astounding display of ecological diversity and abundance.
- New director will use UC Riverside botanic gardens as tool for science outreach
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Live long and … Facebook?Tuesday, November 1, 2016
UC San Diego study links online social interactions to longevity.
November New Dimensions is now availableTuesday, November 1, 2016
Read about Open Enrollment for health and welfare benefits, and other news.
- How to break the junk food habit
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Certain foods — particularly processed foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat — don’t just taste good, they also can be addictive, said scientists at a UC San Francisco symposium on food and addiction.
Pedestrians may run rampant in a world of self-driving carsMonday, October 31, 2016
Would you look both ways if you knew cars would always stop? A UC Santa Cruz researcher thinks not.
How nanoscience will improve our health and lives in the coming yearsMonday, October 31, 2016
Targeted medicine deliveries and increased energy efficiency are just two of many ways, according to research from UCLA.
UCLA dietitians argue the case for soda taxes to help curb obesityThursday, October 27, 2016
UCLA dietitians Dana Hunnes and Erin Morse explain how sugary drinks impact our health and how a tax might affect consumption.
Scary cinema: East vs. WestThursday, October 27, 2016
For some of us, scary movies are part of a once-a-year Halloween ritual. For Bliss Cua Lim, associate professor of film & media studies at UC Irvine, they’re her academic area of expertise.
For space station astronauts, spinal muscles shrink after months in spaceWednesday, October 26, 2016
While astronauts on long space missions do not experience a change in spinal disc height, the muscles supporting the spine weaken, find researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine.
- Employees, retirees happy with their UC-sponsored health plans, surveys find
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
UC San Francisco archivist preserves university’s storied past for a dynamic futureTuesday, October 25, 2016
Polina Ilieva, who oversees the UCSF Archives and Special Collections, works to preserve the items in the collection, to make them accessible to internal and external audiences, and to move toward digitizing the entire collection of artifacts.
- UC Merced kicks off historic $1.3 billion expansion
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Four-year project will nearly double campus size and boost the economy by $1.9 billion in the San Joaquin Valley and $2.4 billion statewide.
Newton Nguyen’s vision loss doesn’t slow him downTuesday, October 18, 2016
“I was very stubborn and never really admitted to myself that I couldn’t do certain things,” said Nguyen, who was diagnosed with a degenerative condition at age 5. Now a research associate at Berkeley Lab, he plans to pursue graduate school.
- Merced, the least renowned of UC's campuses, is attracting more students and rising in the rankings
Monday, October 17, 2016
- We want your feedback: What do you want in your new UC employee newsletter?
Friday, October 14, 2016
Mental health mattersFriday, October 14, 2016
UC Santa Barbara researchers are studying the effectiveness of an innovative program designed to help children learn about mental health.
How UC scientists are taking on the global food crisisFriday, October 14, 2016
Amid a changing climate, researchers across the UC system race to develop staple crops that resist heat, drought and disease.
Genome engineering paves way for sickle cell cureThursday, October 13, 2016
A team including researchers from UC Berkeley and UCSF has taken a key step toward a cure for sickle cell disease, using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool.
- Emeriti, yes, but still working to stay connected
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
For UC Berkeley, emeriti are essential in the campus’s ongoing success, playing a wide range of roles, from teaching and mentoring to publishing articles and fundraising.
Working out at work’s other benefitTuesday, October 11, 2016
A new study from UCLA Health finds that workplace wellness programs may improve both mental and physical health.
Social work: A commitment to serve those with few resourcesTuesday, October 11, 2016
UCLA's Gerry Laviña has been giving back as a social worker, instructor, mentor and leader for 30 years.
Mars-bound astronauts face chronic dementia risk from galactic cosmic ray exposureMonday, October 10, 2016
UC Irvine study raises questions about long-term brain health after extended space flights.
- As groundbreaking nears, founding staff reflect on UC Merced's beginnings
Monday, October 10, 2016
From prepping for opening day to admitting the first students, UC Merced staffers look back on the campus's beginnings as they prepare for the Friday, Oct. 14 groundbreaking of the 2020 Project. The expansion project will double the campus's physical capacity and allow it to add 10,000 more students...
- More UC employees to be eligible for overtime under revised federal overtime regulation
Monday, October 10, 2016
The more you Google, the less likely you are to use your memoryFriday, October 7, 2016
UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Ben Storm explains how the internet is changing the way we learn, remember and solve problems.
New fault discovered in earthquake-prone Southern California regionFriday, October 7, 2016
Scripps Oceanography scientists have just mapped the Salton Trough Fault, which runs parallel to the San Andreas Fault. The discovery will provide important information for earthquake rupture and ground-shaking models.
Demystifying fog — and how climate change affects itThursday, October 6, 2016
Researchers from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCLA and UC Merced will join other institutions in studying fog, the critical role it plays in trees' survival during the summer and how climate change is affecting it.
Four tips to help an aging brain rememberWednesday, October 5, 2016
It turns out what it takes to maintain a healthy memory is not very different from maintaining a healthy body.
New online game invites public to help fight Alzheimer’sTuesday, October 4, 2016
The Stall Catchers game, which was developed in part by a UC Berkeley senior fellow, aims to accelerate the analysis of data and help scientists find targets for treatment of Alzheimer’s faster.
Ocean conditions contributed to unprecedented 2015 toxic algae bloomMonday, October 3, 2016
As ocean conditions continue to get warmer around the globe, the joint study by a UC Santa Cruz scientist and other marine experts expands our understanding of what the future may hold.
Devoting a career to studying and conserving an ancient Maya cityMonday, October 3, 2016
"To me, being an archaeologist is studying the common human experience in different environments in different times,” says UC Santa Barbara's Anabel Ford who rediscovered the city of El Pilar in 1983 and has been working to conserve it.
Today’s parents spend more time with their kids than moms and dads did 50 years agoThursday, September 29, 2016
Mothers – and fathers – across most Western countries are spending more time with their children than parents did in the mid-’60s, according to a UC Irvine study.
On ocean plastic instead of turtle shells, crabs abandon monogamyThursday, September 29, 2016
According to a study by a UC Davis researcher, floating plastic trash in the ocean provides many new places for oceanic crabs to live — and more space opens up many different ways for crabs to live and find partners.
- UC joins with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to prepare youth for college
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The University of California and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have launched a partnership to prepare young Californians for college success.
If legalizing pot, consider health, not profitsWednesday, September 28, 2016
A new analysis of marijuana legislation by UCSF researchers offers a framework for states that are considering legalizing the drug and want to protect public health, rather than corporate profits.
Vaccinating babies without vaccinating babiesWednesday, September 28, 2016
A UC Riverside-led study shows that a baby makes copies of the maternal immune cells it acquires through mother’s milk.
Jennifer Rosko: Building an environment for students to thriveTuesday, September 27, 2016
As the director of Student Involvement and Programs at UCSF, Jennifer Rosko works to create the structure for students to foster interprofessional relationships, thrive and be successful.
Los Angeles Fire Dept. and UC San Diego WIFIRE team join forces to fight wildfiresTuesday, September 27, 2016
A real-time ‘Firemap’ tool, developed by UC San Diego researchers, has proven effective in recent Los Angeles-area blazes.
Are you a jerk?Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Take this quiz by a UC Riverside philosopher and find out.
Mindfulness helps children as young as 3 manage their emotions during schoolTuesday, September 27, 2016
Thanks to the UCLA Center for Child Anxiety Resilience Education and Support (CARES), mindfulness has found its way into a classroom in Watts.
- Stay cyber secure with systemwide tips, resources
Monday, September 26, 2016
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, UC is offering a variety of resources to help you better understand cyber risk and stay safer and more secure online, whether you’re at school, work or home.
Do these genes make me lonely? Study finds loneliness is a heritable traitFriday, September 23, 2016
Large human genetics study conducted by UC San Diego Health researchers finds loneliness is a heritable trait associated with neuroticism and depressive symptoms, but no one gene is responsible.
Meet the mentorsThursday, September 22, 2016
Former first-generation students, now professors, form a support system to help others scale the ladder.
Nurses do research too, and here’s why it mattersThursday, September 22, 2016
The concept may surprise some, although the work they do is vital to patients.
Brain’s hippocampus helps fill in the blanks of languageTuesday, September 20, 2016
Researchers at UC Berkeley have found that language and memory are intimately linked.
UC Irvine study links selfies, happinessFriday, September 16, 2016
Regularly snapping selfies with your smartphone and sharing photos with your friends can help make you a happier person, according to computer scientists at UC Irvine.
- Protect your paycheck — New disability insurance options for 2017 offer greater financial peace of mind
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Football, farming and food securityThursday, September 15, 2016
Former NFL star defensive end Kalimba Edwards is an apprentice at the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), working toward his goal of helping to feed the nation’s hungry and homeless.
Spread the news: The UCPath Center is recruiting!Thursday, September 15, 2016
With an immediate goal to hire more than 100 people in the next 12 months, and an additional 240 employees in 2018, the UCPath Center needs a stream of qualified applicants.
UC San Diego nanoengineer makes Popular Science’s ‘Brilliant 10’ listWednesday, September 14, 2016
Liangfang Zhang was recognized in the lineup of “the 10 most innovative young minds in science and engineering” for his revolutionary work in the field of nanomedicine.
Sugar papers reveal industry role in shifting national heart disease focus to saturated fatTuesday, September 13, 2016
An analysis by UC San Francisco researchers reveals that the sugar industry began working closely with nutrition scientists in the mid-1960s to downplay evidence linking sucrose consumption to coronary heart disease.
6 UC campuses named among the nation’s top 10 public universitiesTuesday, September 13, 2016
Of the nation’s 10 best public universities, six are University of California campuses, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 rankings.
Musician-turned-UC Irvine bioengineer finds his muse — in the cells of living organismsFriday, September 9, 2016
Chang Liu and his colleagues want to see if they can evolve the genome at will to perform such desired actions as attacking diseased cells and boosting healthy ones.
Cancer therapies for dogs may speed up treatments for peopleThursday, September 8, 2016
Man's best friend could lead the way in fighting diseases that we have in common, UC Davis study shows.
How does your garden grow?Wednesday, September 7, 2016
UC Santa Barbara professor David Cleveland and his students demonstrate that turning your lawn into a vegetable garden can cut greenhouse gas emissions.
This solar-powered water heater could save energy and moneyWednesday, September 7, 2016
A UC Merced researcher is developing solar-powered water heating technology that will soon be put to the test in a Southern California community.
- Sierra magazine names UC campuses among the nation’s greenest
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
All nine UC undergraduate campuses made the magazine's annual Cool School rankings, with Irvine and Davis in the top 10 in the country.
Yellow minion-like robot larvae deployed at seaTuesday, September 6, 2016
UC Davis researchers are deploying robot larvae into the oceans to better understand where marine larvae go, how they get there and more.
Restoring Thai musical instruments strengthens ties between UCLA and communityTuesday, September 6, 2016
The project has not only given the instruments back their voices but provided students access to them in classrooms and concerts and helped build a strong bond between UCLA and the Thai community in both Los Angeles and Thailand.
NASA's DNA sequencing in space is a success, UCSF researchers confirmWednesday, August 31, 2016
Two hundred miles above Earth, NASA has conducted the first genome sequencing in space, and researchers at UCSF helped analyze the data sent back from the International Space Station and confirm that the sequencing was a success.
Nation’s first state-funded firearm violence research center to be established at UC DavisTuesday, August 30, 2016
The UC Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis’ Sacramento campus will draw on the power of other UC campuses and beyond to provide the scientific evidence that informs the development of effective prevention policies and programs.
Mark Morocco’s dramatic turn from actor to doctorTuesday, August 30, 2016
A close call with death led Morocco to a new career saving lives.
Reva Nickelson is passionate about helping people growTuesday, August 30, 2016
Berkeley Lab facilities director turns her problem solving skills towards mentoring staff.
UC tops Washington Monthly rankingsTuesday, August 30, 2016
UC ranks among the nation’s best colleges in serving the public interest, with six campuses making the top 20.
Graying but grinning: Despite physical ailments, older adults happierThursday, August 25, 2016
A new study by researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine suggests that the mental health of aging adults seems to consistently get better over time.
Soda tax linked to drop in sugary beverage drinking in BerkeleyWednesday, August 24, 2016
A new UC Berkeley study shows a 21 percent drop in the drinking of soda and other sugary beverages in Berkeley’s low-income neighborhoods after the city levied a penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Project manager: Building a work of artWednesday, August 24, 2016
“Ironically, I’ve never really been interested in fine art, but this building itself has been a work of art for me,” said Julie Nola, project manager for the Manetti Shrem Museum at UC Davis since long before construction began in 2015.
Why are we so afraid to leave children alone?Tuesday, August 23, 2016
A UC Irvine study suggests that our fears of leaving children unsupervised have become exaggerated in recent decades – not because the practice has become more dangerous, but because it has become socially unacceptable.
UC Olympians strike gold in RioMonday, August 22, 2016
UC-affiliated athletes win 18 gold medals at 2016 Summer Olympics, more than all but four nations.
Zika infection may affect adult brain cellsMonday, August 22, 2016
New research in mice, led by a team including scientists from the UC San Diego School of Medicine, suggests that the viral risk of Zika may not be limited to pregnant women.
Why every little thing he does is magicFriday, August 19, 2016
Brain scans of singer-songwriter Sting, combined with imaging analysis techniques developed by a UC Santa Barbara neurologist, shed light on how Sting's brain organizes music.
100 years of national parks, 100 years of climate dataFriday, August 19, 2016
To see the future of our parks in the face of global warming, UC scientists are taking a walk through the past.
What no one ever told you about people who are single is...Thursday, August 11, 2016
A UC Santa Barbara psychologist reveals the science behind a fulfilling single life.
Warming world may put most cities off-limits for summer OlympicsFriday, August 12, 2016
By 2085, only eight Northern Hemisphere cities outside of western Europe are likely to be cool enough to host the summer games, UC Berkeley scientists find.
UCLA professor helps bring Disney fantasy to life at new Shanghai parkTuesday, August 16, 2016
“I researched each of the princesses and then contemporized their looks,” said Professor Myung Hee Cho of her process for designing the set and costumes for a 17-minute musical showcase at Shanghai Disney Resort.
- UCLA gymnasts are dynamic storytelling in motion
Friday, August 12, 2016
No one does floor exercises like the Bruins, who are renowned for their ability to paint a scene while running, jumping and somersaulting through the air. That was no less true this past season when the gymnastics team took command of the floor.
- UC schools rate among top universities globally
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Nine UC campuses are among the best in the world, according to rankings issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
UC president encourages teenage girls to aim high during visit to campusMonday, August 8, 2016
President Napolitano spent time with students at the Youth Empowerment Institute, an annual summer camp for girls that merges college access topics with emerging technology, during a two-day visit to UC Santa Cruz.
UC Hastings College of the Law launches Chancellor & Dean searchThursday, August 4, 2016
The Dean Search Committee is seeking “strong, dynamic leadership from a candidate with the vision and skills to propel UC Hastings forward.”...
To change the world, UC researchers start writing op-edsTuesday, August 16, 2016
Researchers are signing up for the "Write to Change the World" fellowship program, led by UC Merced, to learn how to write for mainstream media, pitch ideas and condense what they want in a concise, meaningful way.
The key to effectively treating mental illness: Eliminate the stigmaThursday, August 11, 2016
The stigma associated with mental illnesses is causing millions of Americans go untreated because of misconceptions and shame. UCSF researchers are among those who are pushing for changes that would help to eliminate the stigma and get people the treatments they need.
Sprinkling of neural dust opens door to electroceuticalsThursday, August 4, 2016
UC Berkeley engineers have built the first dust-sized, wireless sensors that can be implanted in the body.
Simply moving 30 minutes a day can lower your health risksFriday, August 12, 2016
Tips on how to motivate yourself to get out of that chair and move...
How sunflowers follow the sunFriday, August 5, 2016
Sunflowers not only pivot to face the sun as it moves across the sky during the day, but they also rotate 180 degrees during the night to greet the morning sun. UC Davis and UC Berkeley researchers have now discovered how they do it.
Drought conditions slow the growth of Douglas fir trees across the westTuesday, August 9, 2016
Douglas fir trees are consistently sensitive to drought conditions, according to a study led by a UC Davis researcher.
Closing the gender and diversity gap in the tech sectorFriday, August 12, 2016
UCLA Engineering Dean Jayathi Murthy talks about challenges women face.
Beware of banana armageddonMonday, August 15, 2016
A UC Davis plant pathologist may have discovered a possible solution to a fungal disease that threatens to wipe out bananas in less than a decade.
Baby food for thoughtWednesday, August 10, 2016
UC Santa Barbara researcher finds infants learn about food preferences — what’s good, what’s bad and who will eat what — in a social context.
August New Dimensions is now availableWednesday, August 3, 2016
Read about reducing your risk of cyber attack, UC research linking emotions and health, and more.
A short heat-treatment of luggage may reduce spread of bedbugsTuesday, August 16, 2016
A UC Irvine entomologist may have found a new way to kill bedbugs on luggage that doesn't involve chemicals.
15 threatened natural resources and the UCLA scientists working to save themMonday, August 15, 2016
Some of our treasured resources — animals, plants and fragile ecosystems — are under siege by rising temperatures, severe drought, insect infestation, hybrid competitors and human intrusion into nature. Here's what UCLA experts are doing about it.
Ready for RioFriday, July 29, 2016
More than 100 athletes, coaches and staff from eight UC campuses will take part in the Summer Olympics, beginning next week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
All e-cigarettes emit harmful chemicals, but some emit more than othersFriday, July 29, 2016
A new Berkeley Lab study identifies two more carcinogens that were not previously reported in e-cigarette vapor.
Kelsey Martin: From peace corps volunteer to medical school leaderFriday, July 29, 2016
Kelsey Martin discovered her passion for medicine while she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire — and followed that passion to UCLA.
Francis Ford Coppola tests concept of live movie-making with UCLA students, facultyTuesday, July 26, 2016
Students and faculty joined five-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker and alumnus Francis Ford Coppola in an experimental workshop involving a new kind of movie-making that's performed live and viewed by an audience in real time.
Biologists home in on paleo gut for clues to our evolutionary historyMonday, July 25, 2016
It turns out that microbes in our guts are determined in part by our evolutionary history, not just external factors like diet, medicine and geography, UC Berkeley researchers say.
UC Davis staff member swims the English ChannelFriday, July 22, 2016
Ernie Hoftyzer, the campus's chief administrative officer for transportation and energy programs, completed the third leg in swimming’s ‘triple crown.’...
Building lab instruments one block at a timeFriday, July 22, 2016
3D-printed, Lego-like system developed at UC Riverside can be used by researchers, students and clinicians to build lab tools easily and affordably. ...
Modern off-grid lighting could create 2 million new jobs in developing worldThursday, July 21, 2016
Berkeley Lab study assesses the employment impact of widespread conversion to solar-LED lighting in developing countries.
- UCI is named a platinum-level Fit-Friendly Worksite for sixth year in a row
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Scents from bed bugs’ shed skin affect the pests’ behaviorWednesday, July 20, 2016
UC Riverside researchers find shed skins of bed bugs emit pheromones that could help combat infestations of the insect.
Researchers map Zika’s routes to the developing fetusTuesday, July 19, 2016
Researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley show how the virus travels from a pregnant woman to her fetus and identify a drug that may be able to block it.
Follow-up of Kepler data yields more than 100 confirmed exoplanetsTuesday, July 19, 2016
International team, including UC Santa Cruz researchers, reports the biggest haul of new worlds yet uncovered by NASA's K2 mission, including many worlds that could potentially support life.
UC Davis to build first 50 homes for faculty and staff at West Village by 2018Monday, July 18, 2016
New homes at UC Davis's zero-net-energy community intended to attract and retain employees who are otherwise priced out of the local housing market.
Scientists and zoos team up on landmark elephant welfare projectFriday, July 15, 2016
A newly released study in which UC Davis played a key role reveals that social interactions and opportunities to engage with their surroundings may be more important to elephants’ welfare than space.
Researchers develop novel microscope to study the underwater worldWednesday, July 13, 2016
A new microscopic imaging system designed and built by UCSD researchers is revealing a never-before-seen view of the underwater world. ...
A legacy that lives on the wallsWednesday, July 13, 2016
In the hands of UCLA artist Judy Baca, the mural is a powerful teaching tool of L.A. history and student empowerment.
Spit personalityTuesday, July 12, 2016
UC Irvine researcher Douglas Granger finds health and behavior secrets inside human and animal mouths.
Countdown to a cureMonday, July 11, 2016
Spurred by three decades of momentum and fresh funding, UCSF scientists mount a major effort to finally defeat AIDS.
Advocating for the HumanitiesFriday, July 8, 2016
UC Santa Barbara scholar Alan Liu, who has worked to generate attention for the humanities outside of academia, has launched an international contest to help engage humanities students around the globe.
Exactly how do you weigh a bee?Thursday, July 7, 2016
UC Davis entomologists and engineers team up to solve this tricky puzzle, as they seek to understand how bumblebees respond to changes in the environment.
Most college students ignore cheating opportunitiesWednesday, July 6, 2016
A UC Riverside study revealed that studying for the sake of learning is the norm among a group of 550 students.
UCLA architect Greg Lynn reenvisions site of abandoned factory in DetroitFriday, July 1, 2016
His conceptual design is being showcased at the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
Paul Licht reflects on 52 years of serviceFriday, July 1, 2016
After 52 years at UC Berkeley, Paul Licht is retiring as director of the UC Botanical Garden.
Chemists find new way to recycle plastic waste into fuelWednesday, June 29, 2016
Researchers at UC Irvine have developed an approach that tackles most commonly used synthetic plastic.
A cut above the restTuesday, June 28, 2016
UC Santa Barbara’s Bancroft Collection features a dazzling array of minerals and gem crystals.
Championing equity in care for the transgender communityTuesday, June 28, 2016
JoAnne Keatley's career at UCSF has been focused on ensuring trans people seeking health services get the care they need that best suits their gender identity.
Technique from biology helps explain the evolution of the American carMonday, June 27, 2016
Method developed by UCLA-led team offers new way to study how technology changes over time.
- Berkeley Lab marks LGBT Pride Month
Monday, June 20, 2016
As part of Pride Month, Berkeley Lab profiles employees Deb Agarwal, Elijah Goodfriend, and Andrew Hagen.
Innovative women engineers tell their storiesFriday, June 24, 2016
Meet four UC Davis College of Engineering faculty who are breaking new ground in areas as diverse as using medical imaging for gene delivery to designing platforms for data collection.
Sci-fi meets soprano with Star Trek operaThursday, June 23, 2016
UC Santa Cruz–affiliated professors and staff are boldly going where no one has gone before by taking Star Trek into the high-culture realm of arias and recitatives.
- UC statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision in Fisher v. University of Texas case
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the use of race-conscious measures in college admissions will contribute to greater equity and participation in public higher education for all American students. While it is good news on a critical issue for the country, the decision does not dire...
Sierra Nevada snowpack not likely to recover from drought until 2019Wednesday, June 22, 2016
UCLA researchers' new method could be useful for analyzing snowpack in other mountains.
How to read the new nutrition labelWednesday, June 22, 2016
UC food experts offer six things you need to know.
- Free to be he, she, they
Monday, June 20, 2016
UCSF’s pioneering Child and Adolescent Gender Center is helping a growing number of families seeking advice – and, increasingly, medical intervention – to help a son or daughter’s physiology match their gender identity.
Retired faculty-staff couple gives $1 million to UC DavisFriday, June 17, 2016
Maury Hull and Karen Slakey Hull have given $1 million to endow a professorship in biomedical engineering.
- New UC grads are changing the world for the better
Thursday, June 9, 2016
As new grads celebrate and look to the future, we profile a few who have dedicated time and talent to make the outlook brighter for others.
Researchers gear up galaxy-seeking robots for a test runThursday, June 16, 2016
Berkeley Lab-assembled ‘ProtoDESI’ to serve as a model for planned array of 5,000 robots wielding fiber-optic cables.
- How one professor is trying to paint a richer portrait of effective teaching
Thursday, June 16, 2016
- All of UC’s campuses earn perfect grades on Smoke/Tobacco-Free Policy Report Card
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
UC regents appoint Dr. Owen Witte University ProfessorMonday, June 13, 2016
Distinction for UCLA professor honors his contributions as a teacher and researcher that elevate entire UC system.
Tackling diversity in science by diversifying researchers in the labMonday, June 13, 2016
UCSF's Esteban G. Burchard has become a leading national voice for increasing diversity in the biomedical research workforce, which he sees as deeply tied to racial inequalities in health care.
UC Irvine director of technology named next Staff Advisor-Designate to the RegentsMonday, June 13, 2016
Climate change could trigger tropical evacuationsFriday, June 10, 2016
Global warming is likely to force some populations to relocate hundreds of miles from their current homes this century, according to research by UC Berkeley and Columbia University professors.
Scientists discover biomarkers that could help give cancer patients better survival estimatesThursday, June 9, 2016
A new method developed by UCLA scientists could improve the accuracy of doctors' predictions, using biomedical big data to achieve precision medicine.
Copper is key in burning fatWednesday, June 8, 2016
A new study by a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Berkeley research team is further burnishing copper’s reputation as an essential nutrient for human physiology. ...
Developing drug compounds to battle multiple sclerosisMonday, June 6, 2016
In her UC Riverside lab, Associate Professor Seema Tiwari-Woodruff studies multiple sclerosis "from not just one angle, but from all directions so we get an overall picture of what is affected and what we need to treat."
The teenage brain on social mediaWednesday, June 1, 2016
What happens when teenagers see their photos get a lot of likes? UCLA researchers studied 32 teenagers to find out.
This bright magenta solar greenhouse could change the way we eatTuesday, May 31, 2016
Thanks to a transparent solar panel developed at UC Santa Cruz, greenhouses are enjoying a new moment in the sun.
Waste not, want not, says UC Merced recycling coordinatorTuesday, May 31, 2016
As UC Merced's recycling coordinator, Matthew Hirota's job and greatest challenge is convincing people to change their behavior in a way that protects the planet.
How you argue could make you sickTuesday, May 31, 2016
UC Berkeley researchers find different negative health outcomes, whether you raise your voice or keep a stiff upper lip.
How the brain makes – and breaks – a habitFriday, May 27, 2016
Neuroscience study from UC San Diego identifies brain chemicals and neural pathway involved in switching between habitual behavior and deliberate decision-making.
- UC’s P200 procurement program among 10 finalists for international industry award
Friday, May 27, 2016
Engineers take first step toward flexible, wearable, tricoder-like deviceWednesday, May 25, 2016
The Chem-Phys patch, developed at UC San Diego, monitors both biochemical and electric signals in the human body at the same time — a first.
Spoiler alert: spoilers make you enjoy stories moreWednesday, May 25, 2016
Did someone spoil the next episode of "Game of Thrones"? They might have done you a favor.
Got plaque? Berkeley Lab tech provides measure of artery healthTuesday, May 24, 2016
What if checking the state of your arterial health were as simple as monitoring your blood pressure? New Berkeley Lab technology could soon make detecting the process of plaque buildup a routine part of a visit to the doctor and, perhaps, home healthcare settings.
The Walkman, the iPhone's predecessorFriday, May 20, 2016
A UC Irvine writer looks back at how the Walkman changed the world – and uncovers lessons about the fear of technology.
Berkeley Lab retiree adds Bay to Breakers to fitness accomplishmentsFriday, May 20, 2016
Lina Galtieri retired a decade ago, but still comes to the Lab to work on the ATLAS project. In her off time, she runs and hikes and has done Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
UC student regent nominated for 2017-18Thursday, May 19, 2016
The Board of Regents will vote on the special committee's recommendation of UC Berkeley law student Paul Monge as student regent in July.
A path to UC Santa Cruz for foster youthWednesday, May 18, 2016
Bill Dickinson, who spent his childhood in an orphanage and foster care, started the Smith Renaissance Society as a living memorial to the couple who helped him when he came to UC Santa Cruz in 1965. ...
How to win friends and influence people? Be kind.Wednesday, May 18, 2016
A UC Berkeley psychologist sheds some light on the power and influence that each of us wields, and how it affects our behavior.
- University of California announces $8.4 million in support for undocumented students
Friday, May 13, 2016
Making water an appealing substitute to sodasThursday, May 12, 2016
UC's Nutritional Policy Institute is part of an alliance that is striving to make drinking water the easy, appealing substitute for sugary beverages in an effort to combat diabetes and pre-diabetes.
You can tell a squirrel is frustrated when it does thisWednesday, May 11, 2016
UC Berkeley researchers tracked 22 foraging fox squirrels on campus to better understand the tell-tail signs of frustration.
How to talk about climate change so people will take actionWednesday, May 11, 2016
What can we do about climate change? UC San Diego researchers show in a new study that the way you frame the issue in a discussion matters.
Eliminating HIV is possible, UCLA researchers sayTuesday, May 10, 2016
A nearly two-decade analysis by researchers from UCLA and Denmark shows that the "treatment as prevention" approach could be effective in wiping out the disease.
Art lecturer seeks to create social changeMonday, May 9, 2016
Richard Gomez strives to give his students at UC Merced a unique learning experience, including creating community murals and building art from trash collected at Yosemite National Park. Through art, he aims to make a social statement or contribute to the region’s culture.
Three Earth-sized planets found orbiting a tiny nearby starThursday, May 5, 2016
An international team of astronomers, including UC San Diego astrophysicists, has discovered three Earth-sized planets orbiting near the “habitable zone” of an ultracool dwarf star.
Cleansing rain? Not so fast.Thursday, May 5, 2016
Research conducted in part by Berkeley Lab scientists shows a surprising link between rain and airborne particles.
College campuses take on food wasteWednesday, May 4, 2016
If you piled up all the perfectly edible food that Americans throw away each day, it would fill the Rose Bowl, twice. On University of California campuses, the Global Food Initiative has spurred collaborations that are uniting staff, faculty and students across the entire system.
Children trust "clever" characters on televisionTuesday, May 3, 2016
A team of researchers, including UC Riverside professor Rebekah Richert, found that children are more likely to learn from educational television if they believe the character in the program is knowledgeable.
- University of California ranked best university investment fund in addressing climate change
Monday, May 2, 2016
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 May 2, 2016, by an independent organization.
Presidential ads put to the testMonday, May 2, 2016
Politics and media experts from UCLA and Vanderbilt University will provide a data-backed understanding of commercials’ persuasiveness and effectiveness with SpotCheck, a new approach to rating political ads.
May New Dimensions is now availableMonday, May 2, 2016
Read about the new look of the UC retirement benefits website, Medicare Part B and more.
Researchers dive into big data to predict NBA winnersThursday, April 28, 2016
Before you place any bets on the next NBA playoff games, take a look at UC Merced professor Harish Bhat’s Twitter account.
How your brain files away wordsThursday, April 28, 2016
What if a map of the brain could help us decode people’s inner thoughts? UC Berkeley scientists have built a “semantic atlas” that shows in vivid colors and multiple dimensions how the human brain organizes language.
For UC San Diego professor, cheese is her 'lab rat'Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Biology professor Rachel Dutton has turned to fromage in an innovative effort to understand microbial communities.
Antartica mountain named after UC professor emeritusTuesday, April 26, 2016
A remote mountain peak now bears the name of UC Santa Barbara professor emeritus Bruce Luyendyk as a tribute for his research there.
Walk your way to a healthier you on May 18Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Grab your walking shoes and a colleague, and head outside May 18 when UC Walks returns for its seventh year.
The fructose you eat can alter your brain genesMonday, April 25, 2016
Fructose can alter hundreds of your brain genes, which can lead to diseases like Alzheimer's. But UCLA experts say it's not all bad news. There is a way to reverse the damage.
UC Riverside expert digs into plants and the threat they pose to the environmentMonday, April 25, 2016
UC Riverside professor Louis Santiago talks about his research into how changes in the plant community may threaten water resources and the environment, the biggest myth about his research and his advice to students who will soon graduate.
How Moscow’s Tsar Bell found its voice — at BerkeleyFriday, April 22, 2016
A team of researchers, including Greg Niemeyer, director of the Berkeley Center for New Media, has recreated the sound of the biggest bell in the world, a bell that has never been rung.
- Twenty-nine UC scholars elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thursday, April 21, 2016
UC Santa Cruz astronomer prepares for Cassini mission's grand finaleThursday, April 21, 2016
NASA has tapped Jonathan Fortney to support the final act of its Cassini mission and serve on a science team starting to plan for a potential future mission to Uranus or Neptune.
UC Irvine chemists create battery technology with off-the-charts charging capacityThursday, April 21, 2016
Nanowire-based battery material can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times, moving us closer to a battery that would never require replacement.
UC Merced becomes drone use policy hubWednesday, April 20, 2016
UC Merced has been chosen to house the newly formed Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety.
Making connections for students and alumniFriday, April 15, 2016
Daryl Fitzgerald wanted to be a businessman when he grew up. Now, as associate director for corporate relations for UC Merced's Center for Career and Professional Advancement, he helps students and alumni take care of business.
Your home is an energy hog – here’s how to put it on a dietFriday, April 15, 2016
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have a prescription for cutting your home's energy use.
Most online liquid nicotine vendors fail to prevent sales to minorsThursday, April 14, 2016
Across the United States, online vendors of e-liquids are failing to take proper precautions in preventing sales to minors, according to a study by the UC Irvine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
New twist in old trope about Eskimo words for snowThursday, April 14, 2016
Researchers at UC Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon University have taken a fresh look at words for snow, taking on an urban legend referred to by some as “the great Eskimo vocabulary hoax.”...
UCLA and UCSF join collaboration to advance cancer immunotherapy researchWednesday, April 13, 2016
UCLA and UCSF have joined forces with four of the nation’s other leading cancer centers and The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy to maximize the potential of cancer immunotherapy research. ...
- UC recognizes national Sexual Assault Awareness Month with activities systemwide
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Are they friends or not? Just a second of laughter can reveal relationship status, UCLA study findsTuesday, April 12, 2016
Hearing other people laugh together, even for just one second, can be enough information to gauge whether or not those people are friends, according to a UCLA study.
Smokers struggle to find jobs, get paid lessTuesday, April 12, 2016
A new study on smoking and unemployment, supported by the UC-administered Tobacco Related Disease Research Program, has found that not only are the unemployed more likely to be smokers, but that tobacco use itself could make job prospects go up in smoke.
Million Cat Challenge reaches halfway milestoneMonday, April 11, 2016
Founded through a partnership between the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, the Million Cat Challenge is halfway to its goal of saving the lives of 1 million cats in five years. ...
San Diego to be research hub for new human vaccines projectFriday, April 8, 2016
Consortium including UC San Diego aims to transform current understanding of the human immune system and expedite development of vaccines and biologics to prevent and treat many global diseases.
Study finds canvassing conversations reduce transgender prejudiceFriday, April 8, 2016
Researchers from UC Berkeley and Stanford University report that door-to-door canvassing by volunteers — both transgender and not — reduced voters’ prejudice against transgender people.
Mentors help new faculty find their academic nicheThursday, April 7, 2016
Recent UC San Diego hires find experienced mentors, online programs, faculty 'boot camp' and other resources to ensure success.
Do your politics make you happy?Tuesday, April 5, 2016
U.S. election fever is running hotter than ever, and each side is selling a vision of a happier, brighter future. Researchers at UC Irvine have been examining whether one ideology or another is more likely to make people happy, and whether that should translate into how people vote.
2015 NIH funding: A look at the researchers behind the numbersMonday, April 4, 2016
For the third year in a row, UC San Francisco received the most federal biomedical research funding of any public university, and second most overall. Behind each grant and contract are researchers working to advance scientific discovery and push toward better treatments and cures for patients.
The figure as an anatomical eventMonday, April 4, 2016
UC Santa Cruz art instructor Noah Buchanan is bringing the exacting study of anatomy and classic technique into the 21st century.
Global study finds neighborhood design helps put best foot forward for healthMonday, April 4, 2016
Results from the study conducted by UC San Diego Health researchers show people in activity-friendly neighborhoods get up to 90 more minutes of exercise weekly.
Annual medical plan satisfaction survey launching April 11Thursday, April 7, 2016
UC Human Resources wants to know what you think about your university-sponsored medical plan and is sending its annual medical plan satisfaction survey to 35,000 faculty, staff and retirees.
Remote Italian village could harbor secrets of healthy agingThursday, March 31, 2016
UC San Diego researchers are teaming up with experts at the University of Rome La Sapienza to study a group of 300 citizens, all over 100 years old, living in a remote village on Italy's coast.
From near-dropout to PhD, Berkeley Lab scientist now at forefront of biofuels revolutionThursday, March 31, 2016
To see biochemist Ee-Been Goh in the lab today, figuring out how to rewire bacteria to produce biofuels, one would never guess she was once so uninterested in school that she barely made it through junior high.
Better global ocean managementTuesday, March 29, 2016
Rights-based approaches could double fish biomass and make 77 percent of world’s fisheries biologically healthy within a decade, say UC Santa Barbara researchers.
On the frontlines with emergency department nurse Kayla VandegriftMonday, March 28, 2016
A charge nurse at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Vandegrift oversees an ongoing stream of patients and the doctors and nurses who care for them.
Pluto's varied landscape reveals surprisingly complex geologyMonday, March 28, 2016
NASA's New Horizons mission, which features UC Santa Cruz researchers, reveals active glaciers of frozen nitrogen feeding into a vast basin, huge mountains of ice and possible evidence of a subsurface ocean.
The science behind our love for March MadnessWednesday, March 23, 2016
Our brains put us in the shoes of athletes as they compete and also help us form communities with other fans, says Marco Iacoboni, professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Photo: Scott McIntyre/Naples Daily News via AP...
20 questions that can predict obesityMonday, March 21, 2016
Scientists at UC's division of Agriculture and Natural Resources have developed 20 simple questions about family eating habits that can help health professionals predict the likelihood that young children will become overweight or obese in the future.
Berkeley Lab's Molecular Foundry turns 10Monday, March 21, 2016
Berkeley Lab's nanoscience user facility has served thousands of scientists from all over the world over the last decade. View a timeline of the facility’s most notable scientific achievements.
- Celebrating women in science and public service
Monday, March 21, 2016
In honor of Women's History Month this March, three Berkeley Lab women employees reflect on the expectations, challenges and support that helped shape their career paths. Learn more about them and their efforts to encourage more women to pursue science and public service in this story.
UC Berkeley discovery may lead the way to unisex birth controlFriday, March 18, 2016
A team of biologists has found the switch that triggers the power kick sperm use to penetrate and fertilize a human egg, which could be used to better understand male infertility and also to develop a new contraceptive. ...
Growth in women-owned businesses outpacing total business growth in state and U.S.Friday, March 18, 2016
A UC Riverside analysis found that from 2007 to 2012, the number of women-owned businesses grew 27 percent in California, compared to the 5 percent growth rate of ‘all businesses' in the state. Read more about the analysis and its findings.
Fishing industry a bigger polluter than thoughtFriday, March 18, 2016
The fishing industry is a far greater contributor to climate change than previously thought in part due to its use of diesel fuel, which emits carbon dioxide that persists in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, a UC Merced study shows.
Turning carbon dioxide into sustainable concreteThursday, March 17, 2016
UCLA researchers are developing a new building material that could transform polluting emissions into a valuable resource.
Video: Walking tour of UCLA plants is labor of love for professor emeritusThursday, March 17, 2016
Since 1966, Wayne Dollase has been keeping track of UCLA's 550 plant species. Today, he keeps the data updated by surveying the campus on foot every two weeks.
- UC graduate schools rate highly in U.S. News rankings
Thursday, March 17, 2016
University of California graduate schools rank among the nation’s top programs in a survey released March 16 by U.S. News and World Report.
Making the leap from the art of film to the art of teachingThursday, March 17, 2016
Christopher Ramirez, who teaches screenwriting and more at UC Merced, reflects on his journey from the film industry to a career in teaching.
- About a third of Californians have diabetes or are at risk of diabetes
Monday, March 14, 2016
Up to 30 percent of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years, and as many as 70 percent of them will develop the disease in their lifetime, a UCLA study shows.
Stem cells regenerate human lens after cataract surgery, restoring visionMonday, March 14, 2016
The new approach, developed by researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, may have broad therapeutic implications on tissue and organ repair.
Major new initiative to elevate UC Berkeley’s creative cultureFriday, March 11, 2016
New Arts + Design Initiative launched at Berkeley emphasizes the key role creativity plays in higher education.
Finding the pathways to better cancer treatmentFriday, March 11, 2016
UCSF oncologist Trever Bivona is working to tackle cancer both in the lab and in the clinic.
President Napolitano proposes new retirement program for future employeesAs part of a broader effort to maintain UC’s excellence and sustain its long-term financial health, President Napolitano is proposing a new retirement program for employees hired on or after July 1, 2016.
UC San Diego launches black academic excellence initiativeThursday, March 10, 2016
New program seeks to ensure the success of black students, faculty and staff at the campus.
Teen girls see big drop in chemical exposure with switch in cosmeticsTuesday, March 8, 2016
Even a short break from certain kinds of makeup, shampoos and lotions can lead to a significant drop in levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals in the body, according to a new study led by researchers at UC Berkeley.
Poor communications, premature discharges linked to patient readmissions, study showsMonday, March 7, 2016
A preventable ‘revolving door of re-hospitalizations’ puts hospitals at risk of penalties, according to a new study from UCSF.
Bromances may be good for men’s healthMonday, March 7, 2016
Male friendships could have healthful effects similar to those seen in romantic relationships, according to new research from UC Berkeley.
- UC Santa Cruz astronomers break cosmic distance record (again)
Friday, March 4, 2016
UC Santa Cruz astronomer Garth Illingworth and his collaborators have been pushing the limits of current telescopes to study the most distant galaxies, breaking the record twice within a year.
- Your 2016 Retirement Review is now available on new myUCretirement.com website
Monday, March 7, 2016
The dark side of "green" productsThursday, March 3, 2016
You think you're being green by buying a hybrid car, but are you? Two UC Santa Barbara researchers explore this question and suggest there's no such thing as a green product.
A roadmap for advancing women in techThursday, March 3, 2016
Quality mentorships is one of eight key recommendations in a new UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation report about strategies for increasing diversity and retaining women in high-tech careers.
- From wrongfully jailed to artist, activist and UCLA professor
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
A new professor in UCLA's African American Studies department plans to teach his students about art and justice by holding class at a women's prison next quarter.
A new method to stop Argentine ants: Their own pheromonesWednesday, March 2, 2016
UC Riverside researchers may have found an effective and environmentally friendly alternative to insecticides that successfully reduced ant activity by 74 percent in their studies.
UC Merced researchers identify drug that could treat melanomaMonday, February 29, 2016
The team has identified a genetic activation common to one-fifth of melanoma patients and demonstrated that a drug known to inhibit that gene could help suppress tumor generation.
How a UC Santa Barbara professor is helping Nepal produce its first operaMonday, February 29, 2016
“It’s awe inspiring, and it’s beautiful; I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity,” said theater professor Greg Mitchell, who has been making trips to Nepal to help complete the project.
- Movies and TV shows with diverse casts sell more tickets, get higher ratings, UCLA study finds
Friday, February 26, 2016
Body’s immune system may play larger role in Alzheimer’s disease than thoughtThursday, February 25, 2016
UC Irvine mouse study finds dramatic increase in brain plaques when key cells are lacking.
Experiments show shame evolved as a defense mechanismThursday, February 25, 2016
Experiments by UC Santa Barbara researchers show shame allows humans to anticipate social devaluation and adjust intensity of shame proportionately.
Hi anxiety: 15 common but perhaps less recognized signs of stress and disquietWednesday, February 24, 2016
Some symptoms of stress and anxiety are obvious, but others are less so. UC San Diego Health provides a list of common but less recognized signs of chronic stress and anxiety.
Reflecting on the impact of raceWednesday, February 24, 2016
UCSF commemorates Black History Month by spotlighting some of the experiences of African-American faculty, staff and students in its community.
See something weird in nature? Call your local scientistFriday, February 19, 2016
A UCLA scientist discusses the increasing importance of citizen science and what kind of "natural weirdness" people should be on the look out for.
- Injuries and other health concerns are more common in older people after certain cancer surgeries
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
UCLA psychiatrist — a Shinkendo sensei — finds balance on a blade’s edgeWednesday, February 17, 2016
For Joseph Pierre, the appeal of practicing Shinkendo, the modern martial art of Japanese Samurai swordsmanship, lies in its meditative component and its use of blades.
UC Berkeley professor wins white paper competitionTuesday, February 16, 2016
UC Berkeley professor Karen Chapple, who won UC Center Sacramento's Bacon Public Lectureship and White Paper Competition, will speak about aligning California's tax policy with the state’s efforts to combat climate change at a Feb. 24 lecture and panel discussion.
Departing staff advisor reflects on two years of “planting seeds,” championing staff issuesTuesday, February 16, 2016
Dementia risk varies greatly among racial and ethnic groupsFriday, February 12, 2016
Researchers compared six ethnic and racial groups within the same geographic population in a joint UCSF-Kaiser Permanente study, and found significant variation in dementia incidence among them. Read about which group has the highest and lowest risk.
Why are affluent countries more likely to see fewer women in STEM than poor onesFriday, February 12, 2016
UC Santa Barbara director of sex and gender research looks at eighth grade boys' and girls' aspirations in different countries as she attempts to better understand the disparity.
Cockroach inspires robot that squeezes through cracksWednesday, February 10, 2016
The robot being developed at UC Berkeley could assist search-and-rescue efforts in rubble resulting from tornados, earthquakes and explosions.
Three employees share their journeys to Berkeley LabWednesday, February 10, 2016
In honor Black History Month, Berkeley Lab profiles employees Jackie Scroggins, Matt Rice and Thierry Nouidui who tell their personal stories and reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence, growing up in rough neighborhoods and how to increase diversity in the sciences.
UC Santa Barbara scholars on the ‘intractable problem’ of depicting history on filmWednesday, February 10, 2016
“The question of creative license versus historical accuracy dates all the way back to the silent era,” said Joshua Moss, a visiting assistant professor of film and media studies at UC Santa Barbara.
UCLA researchers have pinpointed the origin of the sighing reflex in the brainWednesday, February 10, 2016
Researchers now have a better understanding of how the brain triggers sighing, which is vital to lung function. The discovery could help patients with breathing disorders.
UC Irvine researchers link compulsive Facebook checking to lack of sleepMonday, February 8, 2016
“When you get less sleep, you’re more prone to distraction,” said lead researcher Gloria Mark, a UC Irvine informatics professor.
Group offers support to women in STEMThursday, February 4, 2016
A new organization at UC Merced brings together professors, staff members, students and postdoctoral researchers to work towards closing the gender gap by engaging, supporting and mentoring women in fields traditionally dominated by men.
Safeguarding the UCSF communityWednesday, February 3, 2016
New UCSF Police Chief Mike Denson has spent decades in some of law enforcement’s most challenging positions. Now he's excited by a different challenge: building a strong community that partners in its own safety.
Cling-on warriorsWednesday, February 3, 2016
A new type of underwater adhesive being developed at UC Santa Barbara was inspired by the super sticky sandcastle worm.
Cholesterol levels improve with weight loss and healthy fat-rich dietTuesday, February 2, 2016
A UC San Diego School of Medicine study finds that diets high in healthy oils lower lipids and cholesterol.
Chemical used to replace BPA in plastic accelerates embryonic development, disrupts reproductive systemTuesday, February 2, 2016
Companies advertise BPA-free plastic as a safer version of products ranging from water bottles to sippy cups to toys. But new research from UCLA Health finds that BPA alternatives do not necessarily make products safer.
February New Dimensions is now availableMonday, February 1, 2016
Read about the new look of the UC retirement benefits website, Medicare Part B and more.
A natural way of making your brain more efficientFriday, January 29, 2016
A new study by a UC Riverside psychology professor has found that increasing your attention comes from using newly acquired knowledge of individual items to group them into categories.
Moon was produced by a head-on collision between Earth and a forming planetFriday, January 29, 2016
UCLA geochemists helped recreate the massive crash, which occurred 4.5 billion years ago.
- UC faculty rank first among Highly Cited Researchers
Friday, January 29, 2016
One hundred sixty-five UC faculty were among the most influential scientists in their fields in 2015, a number unmatched by any other university in the world, according to an analysis by Thomson Reuters.
Let them see you sweat: What new wearable sensors can reveal from perspirationThursday, January 28, 2016
Sweat provides a wealth of information about our bodies and health. UC Berkeley engineers have developed wearable sensors to monitor what your sweat says about you. ...
- UC rising stars make Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Forty people with ties to the University of California are among “America’s most important young entrepreneurs, creative leaders and brightest stars” on this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Testing the limits of privacyWednesday, January 27, 2016
Sensors, scanners and surveillance cameras have been installed at one UC Irvine building as part of grant-funded study to test the limits of individual privacy in our data-rich, networked world.
UCLA researchers team up with robot for solutions to debilitating knee injuriesWednesday, January 27, 2016
The robot, which was formerly used in a car assembly plant in Detroit, is able to simulate the extreme forces athletes' joints endure to help shed light on how to repair knees when they're injured.
Star role modelsFriday, January 22, 2016
As the number of women interested in majoring in physics increases, three new physics professors at UC San Diego hope to open doors for those seeking to pursue research careers.
Staff puts students first to promote success and learningThursday, January 21, 2016
The staff at UC Merced’s Students First Center pride themselves on providing excellent customer service to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Pay dirtThursday, January 21, 2016
UC Irvine anthropologist Bill Maurer shares a trove of fun facts about money.
The state, the drought and El Niño: It’s complicatedTuesday, January 19, 2016
You might think that the recent storms could end the drought and set California back on track, but like all things climate-related, it’s complicated and hard to predict. A UC Berkeley geologist answers some common questions about the drought and El Niño.
E-cigarettes, as used, aren’t helping smokers quit, study showsTuesday, January 19, 2016
Electronic cigarettes are widely promoted and used to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes, but a new analysis from UCSF found that adult smokers who use e-cigarettes are actually 28 percent less likely to stop smoking.
UC community invited to discuss task force retirement benefits recommendations for future employeesTuesday, January 19, 2016
- Deadline extended: Apply by March 11 to be the next staff advisor to UC Regents
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
New UC initiative to spur Alzheimer's disease researchFriday, January 15, 2016
The UC Cures for Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative aims to move research for potential treatments for the disorder into early proof-of-concept clinical trials.
Finding the culprit for the grapevine ravaging Pierce's diseaseFriday, January 15, 2016
UC Davis scientists have identified an enzyme that may play a key role in the insect-transmitted bacterial infection of grapevines with Pierce’s disease, which costs the state's grape and wine industries more than $100 million a year.
- Film by UC Santa Cruz art professor nominated for Academy Award
Friday, January 15, 2016
Her short film blends animation with poignant testimony to create a haunting story of a man who discovers his brother has committed a serious crime.
Task force recommends new retirement benefits for future employeesFriday, January 15, 2016
President Napolitano invites feedback on recommendations from UC community in preparation for March proposal to regents.
The domestication of dogs may have caused harmful genetic changesWednesday, January 13, 2016
UCLA researchers analyzed the genome sequences of 19 wolves; 25 wild dogs from 10 different countries; and 46 domesticated dogs from 34 different breeds on this infrequently-studied topic.
A retired UC San Diego professor on the rewards, challenges of mentoring first generation studentsMonday, January 11, 2016
He launched the Emeriti Mentor Program, which now involves 50 professors mentoring about 100 first generation college students from low-income families.
UC applications break records for 12th straight yearMonday, January 11, 2016
More than 206,000 students applied to attend UC as undergraduates in fall 2016.
Cannabis-based drug reduces seizures in children with treatment resistant epilepsyMonday, January 11, 2016
The multi-center study led by UCSF researchers included patients as young as 1 year old and up to age 30, all of whom had intractable epilepsies resistant to many or all antiepileptic treatments.
Sounding the alarm on a future epidemic: Alzheimer's diseaseMonday, January 11, 2016
About one in 45 Americans is projected to have Alzheimer's by the middle of this century, a UCLA professor has found. But recent developments in treatment and prevention offer room for optimism.
When poverty becomes diseaseThursday, January 7, 2016
Living in poverty can have a devastating effect on health. UCSF is actively developing programs and studies to help circumvent the toxic effects of economic disparity.
Crowdsourcing collective geniusThursday, January 7, 2016
UC San Diego's IdeaWave crowdsourcing platform sparks new ideas and campus collaboration.
- UC implements new student model in ongoing progress toward addressing sexual violence and sexual harassment
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Put the cellphone away! Fragmented baby care can affect brain developmentWednesday, January 6, 2016
A study by UC Irvine researchers shows that erratic maternal care of infants can lead to adolescent depression.
Video: Catherine OpieTuesday, January 5, 2016
A look at the career of the UCLA art professor and photographer ahead of two exhibitions of her work.
Karché Bass: Excelling in new career at UCSFTuesday, January 5, 2016
Through UCSFs Excellence through Community Engagement & Learning program, Bass went from being on welfare to employee of the month.
A (virtual) world without Parkinson’sTuesday, January 5, 2016
UC Irvine anthropologist Tom Boellstorff explores how people with disabilities make use of online environments.
UC research that got the world buzzing in 2015Tuesday, December 22, 2015
From the sources of plastic amassing in the world’s oceans to the cost of carbon accumulating in its atmosphere, eye-opening findings by UC researchers were among the academic studies that most captured public interest in 2015.
Spread of algal toxin through marine food web broke records in 2015Monday, December 21, 2015
While Dungeness crab captured headlines, record levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid were found in a range of species, and the toxin showed up in new places.
UCLA nursing professor taps into Korean culture to save women's livesMonday, December 21, 2015
Through a creative program, Eunice Lee has successfully engaged more Korean-American immigrant women to get their mammogram screenings for breast cancer and included their husbands in the conversation.
A conversation with the UC Davis surgeon on whom the movie 'Concussion' is basedMonday, December 21, 2015
Bennet Omalu, whose discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE changed the sports world, discusses how he dealt with adversity during that time, how he proposes handling youth collision sports and more.
El Niño has effects all the way to the edge of the atmosphereThursday, December 17, 2015
The warm El Niño conditions affecting weather around the Pacific Ocean are also affecting conditions in space, according to UC Berkeley scientists.
Diversity in medical research is a long way off, study showsWednesday, December 16, 2015
UCSF study finds that despite federal efforts, clinical studies still miss nearly 40 percent of U.S. population.
And the Cool Campus Challenge winner is ...Wednesday, December 16, 2015
In a 10-week competition designed to engage faculty, staff and students in UC's goal to become carbon neutral by 2025, one campus emerged victorious after a tight race to the finish.
Helping Berkeley Lab get up and danceTuesday, December 15, 2015
Not only does Jeff Philliber look after the health and safety of Berkeley Lab's employees and its neighboring communities as an environmental planner, he also serves as the lab's unofficial dance teacher.
- UC Investments will anchor fund led by Vivek Ranadivé to invest in UC innovation
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Vivek Ranadivé, a pioneer in the realm of big data and real-time technology, will lead a fund and build a team to invest in innovation opportunities emerging from the University of California.
A body of emotionsMonday, December 14, 2015
A UC Santa Barbara researcher writes that emotions are physiological in nature, not just 'feelings.'
UC Davis scientists discover ear tumors — and promising solution — for endangered Catalina Island foxesWednesday, December 9, 2015
Roughly half of adult foxes examined between 2001 and 2008 had tumors in their ears, with about two-thirds of those malignant, according to a UC Davis study.
The future of coastal redwoods is to the northWednesday, December 9, 2015
UC Merced researchers have developed near-term predictions about the coastal habitat for archetypal redwood trees, and they show that the trees will need to move north.
We are surprisingly bad at identifying where sights and sounds originateWednesday, December 9, 2015
Our senses are far from flawless, according to a study by UCLA life scientists that is the largest to date on sensory biases.
- UC president announces 2016 Research Catalyst Award recipients
Monday, December 7, 2015
University of California President Janet Napolitano today announced the 2016 recipients of the President’s Research Catalyst Awards, chosen from a pool of more than 180 proposed projects.
Mastering the science of cheese-makingMonday, December 7, 2015
When he's not treating cancer patients, UCSF surgeon David Jablons is busy on his farm painstakingly building a cheese-making operation from the ground up. ...
Do the benefits of early intervention fade?Monday, December 7, 2015
UC Santa Barbara researchers show that the beneficial effects of interventions designed to raise intelligence in children don't last, a finding that may have important implications for programs like Head Start.
Interest rates will begin to normalize, UCLA economic forecasts saysMonday, December 7, 2015
Job growth and wage increases are expected to push real GDP growth past 3 percent for the first time since 2005.
Zumba: It’s ‘booty-poppin,’ different from a workoutThursday, December 3, 2015
Research from UC Riverside shows that women view Zumba as better than exercise.
Time travel with UCOP analyst Wendy ArbeitThursday, December 3, 2015
"A Moment in Time" collection of historically-inspired self-portraits will be featured in an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Affordable Care Act will spur California health care workforce to develop new leadership, flexibility and people skillsThursday, December 3, 2015
ACA’s largest effects will be seen in workplace culture, delivery systems, technologies and education, but not job growth, says UCSF Institute for Health Policy Studies.
Newly evolved gene variants protect older adults from cognitive declineTuesday, December 1, 2015
UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers have found that humans have evolved unique gene variants that preserve their valuable contributions and delay dependency.
California’s ailing K-12 facilities need funding fixTuesday, December 1, 2015
A report from UC Berkeley’s Center for Cities and Schools finds that more than half of the state’s K-12 public school districts fail to meet minimum industry standards for annual spending on maintenance.
A sticky breakthroughMonday, November 30, 2015
UC Santa Barbara researchers make strides in their quest to develop an underwater adhesive.
UCLA Medical Center's seamstressMonday, November 30, 2015
Rose Perriott is a seamstress at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where she keeps linens and uniforms in shape.
UC only university to join coalition led by Bill Gates to invest in climate solutionsMonday, November 30, 2015
The 28-member coalition aims to invest in a new global energy future that does not contribute to climate change. ...
UC scientists create malaria-blocking mosquitosTuesday, November 24, 2015
The new insect model created by UC Irvine and UC San Diego scientists may help eradicate a disease that sickens millions every year.
- 24 UC researchers named AAAS fellows
Monday, November 23, 2015
Twenty-four University of California campus and affiliated lab researchers are among this year's new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Intellectual maverick takes helm of Center for European and Russian Studies at UCLAMonday, November 23, 2015
Laure Murat reflects on her nontraditional path to a PhD — she's never sat in a college class — and is now thinking through ways to organize a program in response to the horrific attacks on her hometown of Paris.
Will this winter's El Niño be as powerful as similar conditions in the 1980s and 1990s?Monday, November 23, 2015
Predicting the intensity and impact of this winter's El Niño is complicated by an unprecedented confluence of weather anomalies, UC Irvine climatologists say.
UC Davis invention puts your workout sweat to good useMonday, November 23, 2015
UC Davis engineers are developing fabric that responds to sweat by opening vents or relaxing constrictions.
One neuroscientist's quest to create healthier brainsMonday, November 23, 2015
UCSF's Bruce Miller, who is co-director of the new $177 million Global Brain Health Institute, conducts research that specializes in diagnostic brain imaging to help diagnose patients and treat them with greater accuracy.
- UC Merced expansion plan for 2020 approved
Thursday, November 19, 2015
The 2020 Project, which would double the physical capacity of the campus by 2020, has been approved by the Board of Regents.
