University of California

More than 50 UCLA students, staff, faculty and alumni visited legislative offices on March 8 to share their stories about how the university changed their lives for the better and to call for additional state funding.

The University of California opposes limits on the free flow of students, faculty, scholars and researchers.

When LaWana Richmond was selected as Staff Advisor to the Regents in 2015, she knew from her predecessors that it would be a learning experience. But it was not until she stepped into the role that she fully grasped the magnitude.  

Aomawa Shields studies the climate on distant planets. But she also earned an M.F.A. from UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television and worked as an actress.

The financial support comes from a $22 million investment in the University of California from a state law that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship.

The University of California will vigorously protect the privacy and civil rights of 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.

In a letter sent today, University of California President Janet Napolitano joined leaders of the California State University and California Community College systems to allow the nation's students known as Dreamers to continue their education.

UC President Janet Napolitano was joined by UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and other UC chancellors in reaffirming the university's commitment to pursuing and protecting diversity.

The new partnership will bring the Early Academic Outreach Program to thousands of students and offer one-on-one academic support and college advising services.

A study by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute of the rapid formation of startups at UC campuses found that universitywide research has led to hundreds of new companies, supporting 146,000 jobs.

Coates is the founding director for the UCLA Center for World Health, has been named the new director of the University of California Global Health Institute.

The University of California is sending so many athletes that they make up 8 percent of the U.S. delegation. In all, UC participants are competing in 18 sports under the flags of 27 countries.

Disclosure of employee compensation data for 2015 is part of the university's commitment to being transparent and publicly accountable for its conduct.

The University of California, with assistance from educators at UCLA's Center X, is sponsoring a new summer program that makes learning math and science fun for 100 youngsters, thanks to a partnership with Bethany Baptist Church in the Crenshaw area.

Guided by the findings of an in-depth University of California survey, UC President Janet Napolitano has approved $3.3 million in new funding over the next two years to help students regularly access nutritious food on campus and off, UC announced ...

Burton is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science,.

One honoree, UCLA alumna Kelly Dumke, is already working on the front lines in communities in L.A. County against a well-known and entrenched enemy, early childhood obesity.

Jason Valdry has been selected by UC President Janet Napolitano as the next staff advisor-designate to the UC Regents.

Witte’s accomplishments include impactful scientific discoveries, advocacy for science education funding and exemplary leadership.

With Blue Shield of California’s rate guarantees expiring, UC has selected Anthem to replace Blue Shield as the claims administrator and network provider for four UC health care plans.

The President’s Public Service Law Fellowships will award $4.5 million annually to students who want to pursue public interest legal careers but might otherwise — out of financial need — seek private sector jobs.

Admissions offers to California high school seniors jumped nearly 15 percent over last year for students hoping to enroll at a University of California campus this fall.

The $1.75 million grant will be used to create a toolkit to analyze genomics data, allowing researchers to understand how threatened populations respond to changes in habitats and climate.

A startup founded by a UCLA M.B.A. graduate and decorated military veteran took home the top prize in a competition aimed at giving a boost to some of the UC’s most promising life-science startups.

All eyes are on Paris as the 2015 UN Climate Conference begins. California is well-represented, with many from the state participating, including five UCLA faculty and seven students.