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UCLA and UC Berkeley tie for top public university spot in 2027 U.S. News rankings

UCLA and UC Berkeley have tied for the number one spot among public universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, released on September 21. UCLA regains the title after losing it in the previous cycle, while Berkeley maintains its status as a top-tier institution. The University of California system dominates the list, with five campuses in the top 10 and all nine undergraduate campuses in the top 50. The rankings also highlight strong performance in social mobility and veteran support across the system.

via Daily Bruin|

#education #higher-education #uc-berkeley

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UC mulls bringing back SAT/ACT requirements amid math-readiness concerns

The University of California system’s governing board plans to discuss reinstating SAT and ACT admissions tests after faculty argued that students’ math preparation is lacking; the move would reverse the current test-optional policy, but a final decision has not been made and the proposal is expected to face debate over equity and its impact on UC admissions.

via Yahoo|

#admissions #california #education

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DOJ Sues UC System Over Alleged Antisemitism at UCLA, Claims Complaints Went Unreported

The Department of Justice filed an 81-page federal lawsuit against the University of California, alleging UCLA administrators routinely ignored antisemitism complaints from Jewish employees since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack and the Gaza war spurred campus protests, marking a sharp escalation in civil rights actions against UC after prior demands for about $1.2 billion in settlements.

via Los Angeles Times|

#antisemitism #campus-protests #department-of-justice

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UC Breaks Record with 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 Days

The University of California celebrated a record-breaking week with five Nobel Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, highlighting the crucial role of federal funding in groundbreaking scientific research, while also warning of recent federal budget cuts threatening future innovation.

via University of California|

#2025-achievements #federal-funding #nobel-prizes

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Trump’s $584M UCLA grant suspensions threaten UC research

The Trump administration has suspended over $584 million in federal funding for UCLA, prompting the university to seek dialogue to restore the funds amid concerns over antisemitism and research cuts, with other universities like Columbia, Brown, and Harvard also facing similar cases.

via Politico|

#education #funding-suspension #research-funding

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UC Workers and Students Unite in Expanding Strike Over Pro-Palestine Protests

Academic workers at UCLA and UC Davis will strike next Tuesday to protest the university system's handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, expanding a work stoppage that began at UC Santa Cruz. The university administration has labeled the strike "illegal" and is seeking a court-ordered injunction to end it.

via The Washington Post|

#education #gaza-protests #strike

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"Universal One-Shot Vaccine Offers Broad Protection Against Multiple Virus Strains, Study Finds"

A new study suggests a potential "one-and-done" vaccine method for infants that could provide continued protection against diseases like COVID-19 and the flu with just a single shot, even if the virus mutates. The method, tested on mice, uses small interfering RNA molecules to create separate vaccines that target different diseases, and could be suitable for babies whose immune systems are still developing. The researchers believe this strategy could lead to a "universal vaccine" effective against any variant of a virus and safe for a broad spectrum of people, and they intend to develop it as a nasal spray for easier delivery.

via Forbes|

#covid-19 #flu #health

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"UC Berkeley Dean Confronts Antisemitic Protester at Student Dinner"

Dean Erwin Chemerinsky of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law expresses profound sadness over the disruption of a dinner event for graduating students by a group of students with a political agenda, involving antisemitic posters and a speech about the plight of Palestinians. Despite the disruption, the dean asserts that the dinners will continue with security present and any student who disrupts will be reported for violating the student conduct code.

via Berkeley Law|

#antisemitism #berkeley #education

science-and-research2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Hidden Creator of COVID-19

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have uncovered the crucial role of the M protein in shaping the SARS-CoV-2 virus, offering potential new avenues for combating other pathogenic coronavirus outbreaks. By developing a new method to produce large quantities of M protein and characterizing its physical interactions with the virus membrane, the team has gained insights into how the virus assembles itself. This groundbreaking research provides fundamental insights into the mechanisms driving SARS-CoV-2 viral assembly and could potentially enable interventions in viral formation not only in SARS-CoV-2 but also in other pathogenic coronaviruses.

via SciTechDaily|

#covid-19 #m-protein #riverside

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Adobe Introduces Groundbreaking AI Music Generation Tool"

Adobe has announced Project Music GenAI Control, a new prototype AI tool that allows users to generate music using text prompts and edit the audio within Adobe apps. Developed in collaboration with the University of California and Carnegie Mellon University, the tool will offer integrated editing controls to customize AI-generated music. However, concerns arise regarding the sourcing of music for training and reference melodies. The release date for this tool is yet to be announced, but it signifies the ongoing advancements in AI technology for music and audio.

via No Film School|

#adobe #ai #music-generation

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple Unveils Revolutionary AI Image Editor for Text-Based Editing"

Apple has collaborated with researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara to develop a new AI image editor called Multimodal Large Language Model Guided Image Editing (MGIE). This tool allows users to edit photos and images using text-based instructions, with the aim of improving AI interpretation of user commands. While an official release is not yet available, an open-source version of the software is accessible on GitHub and a demo is hosted on Hugging Face. The tool has shown both impressive and bizarre results in image editing, highlighting the limitations of AI image generators.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #apple #image-editing

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"UC Board Postpones Decision on Employment of Undocumented Students"

The University of California's governing board has delayed a decision on whether to allow undocumented students to apply for jobs on its campuses, citing "significant risk" for the institution and students, including possible criminal prosecution. The proposed legal pathway for the student work plan was deemed "not viable right now" by the system's president, who warned of potential risks for the university system and the students it serves. The policy could benefit as many as 4,000 undocumented students who would have been allowed to work under DACA, and the decision has sparked disappointment and criticism from some regents and student leaders.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#daca #education #employment

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Debate Over Employment Opportunities for Undocumented Students at University of California"

The University of California has decided to postpone a plan to allow undocumented students to hold campus jobs due to legal concerns and pressure from the Biden administration. This decision leaves around 4,000 undocumented students across the UC system unable to work on campus, impacting their ability to graduate or pursue advanced studies. The university will explore alternative ways to support these students, while activists and legal scholars argue that hiring them wouldn't violate federal law.

via POLITICO|

#campus-jobs #daca #education

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"UC Professors Denounce President's Stance on Middle East Conflicts"

A group of approximately 150 professors at the University of California (UC) have written an open letter criticizing UC President Michael Drake's proposal for educational programs that would include a "viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East." The professors argue that the term undermines the academic integrity of scholars already engaged in the study and teaching of the Middle East. They express concerns about the potential chilling effect on controversial or divisive topics and the principle of faculty shared governance. The faculty also raise concerns about the use of the term "preventative" in Drake's remarks, which they believe echoes policies that constrain and censor critical speech and scholarship. The University of California responded, stating that the proposed programs would be voluntary and not affect classroom curricula.

via The Hill|

#academic-freedom #education #educational-programs

education2 years ago•4 min saved

"UC Professors Challenge President's Call for 'Viewpoint-Neutral' Middle East History"

A group of University of California professors have signed a public letter opposing the university president's call for a "viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East," arguing that it violates their academic freedom. The professors argue that the administration should not determine how and what they teach, as it sets a dangerous precedent for other academic fields. They also express concern about the potential constraints on critical speech and the academic integrity of Middle East scholars. The University of California responded by stating that the proposed programming is voluntary and that they are committed to shared governance and academic freedom.

via CNN|

#academic-freedom #education #history