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All nine UC undergraduate campuses were named among the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.—with UC Merced, UC Davis and UC Berkeley in the top 5 public/20 overall—according to a new WSJ ranking that focused on how well colleges set up their graduates for future financial success 🎉 💙 💛

University of California campuses rise to the top in two new rankings In new rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, all nine undergraduate campuses stood out for how well they prepare graduates for future success.

UC Berkeley is No. 1 in nation for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs, per 2024 Pitchbook rankings. https://bit.ly/3Xfc1UN

The Paralympic games are an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the diverse and growing field of adaptive athletics, or sports with modifications in rules or equipment to allow people of different abilities to compete and enjoy the competitive and community spirit that comes from sports, says UCLA adaptive and instructional programs coordinator Michael Garafola. https://bit.ly/3z7SkX9

As the Paralympics get underway, UCLA’s Michael Garafola is bringing adaptive sports to the mainstream. Adaptive athletics, or sports with modifications in rules or equipment to allow people of different abilities to compete, offer thrills and community to students, faculty and staff.

2 out of 3 California students who applied to UC last year got in. You've got what it takes to get a UC degree. Find everything you need to apply to the best public university system in the world. https://bit.ly/2YTR9lX

Have you seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to “talk”? UC San Diego researchers confirm dogs can indeed comprehend specific words, producing contextually appropriate responses.

Dogs Understand Words from Soundboard Buttons, Study Reveals If you’ve seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to “talk,” you’re not alone. These buttons have taken the pet world by storm, leading to impressive and sometimes seemingly miraculous feats shared across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But are these dogs t...

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How lucky are we to live and learn on these stunning campuses 😍 In honor of here are some of our favorite campus photos submitted by students, faculty, staff, and other members of the UC community.

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UC athletes earned 39 medals in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics! 🥇🥈🥉🙌👏💙💛 Read the full recap of amazing here: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-athletes-bring-home-39-medals-memorable-paris-summer-games

Image description: Text “Congrats to UC’s Paris 2024 Olympians — 11 Gold, 14 Silver, 14 Bronze.” Over photos of olympians:

Top right: Rai Benjamin (USA, UCLA) celebrates after winning the men’s 400m hurdles during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Photo courtesy of James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Top left: Gold medalist Camryn Rogers (Canada, UC Berkeley) celebrates on the podium for the women’s hammer throw during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Photo courtesy of Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

Bottom left: Team United States, including Jordan Chiles UCLA, celebrates winning gold in the women’s team final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Photo courtesy of James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Bottom right: Kévin Tillie (France, University of California, Irvine ) points to gold medal for men’s volleyball in front of the Eiffel Tower. Photo courtesy of UCI Athletics

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The UC undergrad application for fall 2025 is now open!

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UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announced today that he will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year -- after five years in the position and five decades with the University of California.

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announces plans to step down next year University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announced today that he will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year after five years leading California’s world-renowned public research university system. Dr. Drake was appointed as the 21st president of the Unive...

The University of California admitted the largest and most diverse class in its history for fall 2024, including big jumps in admission offers to California students, community college transfers, and students from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. Read the story: https://bit.ly/3Yq8J3i

In Greece, and about 2,000 miles from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, UC Berkeley is celebrating 100 years of archaeological excavation at a site of the ancient Panhellenic Games, a religious and athletic event that inspired the modern .

As the Olympics begin, Berkeley marks 50 years of excavating the Games' origins in Greece - Berkeley News In April, the Olympic torch passed through Ancient Nemea, where Berkeley since 1974 has been unearthing a site of the Panhellenic Games.

Sending GOLD vibes to the more than 100 UC athletes representing over 30 countries at the Olympics 🏅

Your ultimate guide to the 100+ UC athletes set to shine at the Paris Olympics 103 UC athletes, supported by 13 UC-affiliated coaches and staff, will be going for gold in the Summer Games, competing in 27 sports and representing 31 different nations and five UC campuses.

The UC Regents approved the creation of the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences at UC San Diego. It will bring together faculty across disciplines to improve the human condition by better understanding how data shapes society, and to prepare the next generation of highly skilled workers driving AI advancements.

UC Regents Approve New School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences at UC San Diego The University of California Board of Regents has approved the creation of the new School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences at UC San Diego, a critical advance in UC San Diego’s long history of leading innovation and education in artificial intelligence, computing and data science.

Experts across the University of California are tackling our big plastic problem from every imaginable angle, coming back with key insights and practical solutions to the many dangers that plastics pose. Stay tuned for more alarming microplastic research and some solutions from UC researchers all week long.

Stop microwaving plastic — here's why UC experts are tackling our big plastic problem from every imaginable angle, from chemistry to engineering, policy to art, medicine to oceanography.

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University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has awarded the UC Presidential Medal to UC Santa Cruz alum Julie Packard in recognition of her work to safeguard the world’s marine ecosystems. 🦑 🐬 🐚

University of California President Drake awards UC Presidential Medal to UC Santa Cruz alum Julie Packard, co-founder of the Monterey Bay Aquarium President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has awarded the UC Presidential Medal to UC Santa Cruz alum Julie Packard in recognition of her work to safeguard the world’s marine ecosystems and her steadfast support of the University and its ocean conservation leadership.

Millennial and Gen Z voters are emerging as the demographic center of power in American politics, but new studies by UC Berkeley researchers find they are fatalistic about critical problems such as economic inequality, climate change and the future of democracy. This raises concerns about possibly low turnout among these younger voters in November.

Young voters have growing power, but broken politics leave them ‘fatalistic,' studies find - Berkeley News Millennials and Gen Z face existential risks unknown to previous generations. The Berkeley Institute for Young Americans reports that these voters — left, center and right — want political action to address the challenges.

The new UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate program draws upon the expertise of the four UC nursing schools to expand the mental health provider workforce and increase access to psychiatric and behavioral health care. https://bit.ly/3VIMC55

UC nursing schools collaborate to find new ways to expand the mental health care workforce June 25, 2024 Photo by Photo by Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis The UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate program is the first of its kind in California. It draws upon the expertise of the four UC nursing schools to expand the mental health provider work...

Every day someone says “I go to school in California” and then posts the most breathtaking pictures 📸🌅🌊



Photo Credits:
1. UCR - Karina Serrato
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4. UCI - Bella Chard
5. UCLA - Rayan Mansoor
6. UCM - Aarthika Nagarajan
7. UCSD - Erik Jepsen
8. UCSB - Sanjana Kannan
9. UCSC - Holden Nix

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut and UC San Diego alum Kate Rubins offers insights into how research conducted in space can be translated into applications that keep humans healthy on Earth.

Alumna Astronaut Kate Rubins On Advancing Human Health from Space This month, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins ‘99 visited UC San Diego to participate in a panel discussion alongside renowned leaders in space technology and health. The symposium offered insights into how research conducted in space can be translated into applications that keep humans healthy on earth.

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Happy July 4! It's time to get your BBQs grilling and your potlucks and pool parties going. It's going to be a hot one this year so please be safe! Here are some great tips from UC Davis Health on how to stay "free and independent" from food borne illness.

Summer food safety tips to keep your family healthy If you're planning a picnic or barbecue outside this summer, it's important to know how to store and prepare food to keep bacteria and cancer-causing chemicals away.

has always been about more than rights. It’s also about self-expression — and that’s what psychology professor Phil Hammack studies. His work seeks to understand the latest trends in LGBTQ identity, particularly among today’s teens, who are identifying as LGBTQ+ in greater numbers than any generation prior, and with greater diversity in labels around gender and sexuality. They are leading what he calls the next sexual revolution — a revolution of radical authenticity. Read more about this research: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/welcome-world-radical-authenticity-how-internet-bringing-sexual-and-gender-diversity-fore

Struggling to limit your kids' screentime? UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Children’s Hospital pediatrician and screen time researcher Jason Nagata, M.D., shares why regulating screen time is important for kids’ short- and long-term health and offers tips on building a routine that balances screens with sleep, exercise and socialization.

How — and why — to reset your kids’ screen use for summer New research shows short- and long-term health effects from too much screen time.