California
UC Irvine researchers say repeated exposure to graphic photos and videos is being linked to psychological distress. Here’s how and when to cut back.
July 19, 2024
The University of California shelled out an estimated $29 million to handle this spring’s protests over the Israel-Hamas war, with 90% of the costs going toward law enforcement.
July 18, 2024
UC regents voted Wednesday to ban views on political opinions from main campus homepages. Opinions may be posted on other pages but it must be made clear they aren’t official UC views.
Rich Leib, outgoing chair of the UC Board of Regents, says encampments should be banned, but protests that follow campus rules are welcomed as free speech. Many regents, senior leaders agree.
July 15, 2024
The university said the $50 million from Charlie Dunlop will be used for an endowment fund within the School of Biological Sciences.
June 16, 2024
UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ is stepping down after seven years at the helm, offering provocative thoughts on enrollment growth, protests and other hot-button issues.
June 27, 2024
UC Santa Barbara officials had sent a message to the group, the UCSB Liberated Zone, that the encampment violated university policies.
June 23, 2024
UC Berkeley will expand antisemitism education to all incoming students after pro-Palestinian protests stirred anxieties about the campus climate among some Jewish faculty, students and community members.
June 26, 2024
Sports
Elijah Hainline hits a three-run home run to spark a five-run second inning for Oregon State in an 11-6 win over UC Irvine in the NCAA tournament.
June 3, 2024
Business
Irvine-based Rivian got a big boost: Volkswagen agreed to invest up to $5 billion in a joint venture with the struggling maker of electric trucks.