University News

ɫ��ɫ Ranked No. 9 Among Nation’s Public Universities

Julia Ann Easley — October 08, 2025

The ɫ��ɫ, is No. 9 among the nation’s top public universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, published today (Oct. 8).

It was one of four UC campuses ranked in the top 10 public universities in the nation.

Prescribed Burn on West Campus Oct. 17

Andy Fell — October 07, 2025

The ɫ��ɫ Fire Department plans to carry out a prescribed burn on campus reserve land west of County Road 98 on Friday, Oct. 17.

The burn is being coordinated with area fire departments and is being conducted to restore native grasses, remove invasive species and reduce fire risk. There may be some smoke in the area as a result. The burn may be cancelled if weather conditions change.

How to Join Oct. 15 ‘Takeover’ in Support of Federally Funded Research via From Labs to Lives

Cody Kitaura — October 07, 2025

On Oct. 15, the Office of Strategic Communications has requested that all websites and social media accounts across the university speak with one voice to highlight From Labs to Lives, to showcase the impact of federally funded research. There are easy ways for everyone to get involved.

IN MEMORIAM: Chancellor Emeritus Theodore L. Hullar

Cody Kitaura — October 07, 2025

Theodore L. Hullar, ɫ��ɫ’ fourth chancellor and a biochemist who pushed for major shifts in the university’s identity, died Sept. 28 at the age of 90.

Hullar came to ɫ��ɫ after serving as chancellor of UC Riverside from 1985-87, and jumped headlong into transformational projects like the shepherding of the draft version of the Long-Range Development Plan, a document that sought to guide ɫ��ɫ enrollment growth and expansion through the 2005-06 academic year.

WarnMe Test To Include Earthquake Drill Oct. 16

Julia Ann Easley — October 06, 2025

Wanna shake things up some? You can experience a simulated 7.0 magnitude earthquake before the campus tests its WarnMe emergency alerting system during the Great California ShakeOut next week.

The California Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, will bring its shake trailer to the West Quad on Monday, Oct. 13, on its tour to promote earthquake safety and the ShakeOut drill coming up at 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16.

CHANCELL-ING: Harvesting Innovation, Entrepreneurship Through Wine

Cody Kitaura — October 06, 2025

The 2025 wine-grape harvest is underway, and the vineyards and research labs at ɫ��ɫ are at peak activity. Wines made in our Teaching and Research Winery prepare the next generation of winemakers for success, giving them hands-on skills to thrive in the wine industry, whether in California or other parts of the globe’s key grape-growing regions.

Lake Tahoe Algae Experiment Suggests Seasonal Shifts Ahead

Katherine E Kerlin — October 06, 2025

As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from the ɫ��ɫ.

Periphyton, that fuzzy layer of attached algae covering the rocks as you step into the water, is a healthy and critical part of a lake’s food web. Periphyton blooms, however, signal changes that can degrade both water quality and a shoreline’s natural beauty.

An Update From UC President James B. Milliken

Cody Kitaura — October 03, 2025

UC President James B. Milliken issued the following letter today (Oct. 3).

To the UC community:

We begin the academic year with excitement and purpose, but also with recognition that this is a very challenging time for the University of California and higher education more broadly.

Newly Recognized Pathway Could Protect People with Diabetes from Hypoglycemia

Andy Fell — October 02, 2025

A new study by the ɫ��ɫ, shows how cells work together to avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar. Understanding these feedback loops could improve the lives of people with diabetes and help them avoid dangerous hypoglycemia.

The work was published Sept. 16 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

ɫ��ɫ Researchers Develop Theoretical Model to Determine How Pilgrimages Can Emerge

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — October 01, 2025

Pilgrimages are ubiquitous across all major world religions.

ɫ��ɫ Receives $961 Million in Annual Research Funding, Fueling Innovation, Insight and the Economy

James Michael Nash — October 01, 2025

The ɫ��ɫ, received $961 million in external research awards for the fiscal year 2024-25. The funding, from various sources, supports a broad range of research to transform lives and communities as illustrated in the newly released annual Research Impact Report.

UC Regents Bring More Aggies on Board

Jocelyn C Anderson — September 30, 2025

The ɫ��ɫ contingent on the UC Board of Regents grew larger this summer with the swearing in of two additional Aggies.

Four Aggies — an alum, a grad student, a faculty member and a staffer — hold official roles with the UC Board of Regents, which oversees all 10 UC campuses; other Aggies address the regents at each meeting but don’t hold formal roles on the board.

Psilocybin May Present Unique Risks During the Postpartum Period

Andy Fell — September 30, 2025

Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from the ɫ��ɫ, suggests.

Turning Food Scraps into Opportunities

Amy M Quinton — September 30, 2025

ɫ��ɫ researchers have created an online tool to track food scraps and turn them into useful products.

Music, Dance and Film Highlight Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts Season Starting Oct. 3

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — September 30, 2025

The ɫ��ɫ, Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts this 2025-26 season includes a diverse array of artists, from classical, to jazz, to global and everything in between for music. Performers include rising stars and old favorites, and plenty of dance. There’s ample family entertainment too, as well as prominent speakers.

ɫ��ɫ Grad Student Steps into Key Role as UC Student Regent-Designate

Anila Mary Lijo — September 30, 2025

Miguel Craven, a current graduate student at ɫ��ɫ, is stepping into one of the most influential student leadership roles in the University of California system: student regent-designate. He is this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May.

Jonna Mazet, Vice Provost of Grand Challenges and 40-Year Aggie, Retiring in December

Cody Kitaura — September 30, 2025

Jonna Mazet, a world-renowned epidemiologist, wildlife veterinarian, and expert in emerging zoonotic disease surveillance and capacity strengthening, will retire at the end of 2025 after 30 years of exemplary service to ɫ��ɫ. Mazet, the vice provost of Grand Challenges, came to ɫ��ɫ as an undergraduate to become a veterinarian. She earned four degrees over 10 years then joined the faculty in the ɫ��ɫ School of Veterinary Medicine, which she helped to elevate as a leader in global health.

Wall Street Journal Rankings: ɫ��ɫ Positions Graduates for Financial Success

Julia Ann Easley — September 29, 2025

Sept. 30 Correction: The Wall Street Journal rankings of ɫ��ɫ among public and all universities have been corrected to reflect errors in the original news release.

The ɫ��ɫ, stands second in the nation among public universities and 13th among all universities for how well it sets its graduates up for financial success in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 rankings released today (Sept. 29).

Landmark Discovery Reveals How Chromosomes Are Passed From One Generation to the Next

Andy Fell — September 24, 2025

When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things — including a crucial event that happened while she was still growing inside her own mother’s womb. It depends on the quality of the egg cells that were already forming inside her fetal ovaries. The DNA-containing chromosomes in those cells must be cut, spliced and sorted perfectly. In males, the same process produces sperm in the testes but occurs only after puberty.

AI Tool to Help Farmers Measure Real-Time Crop Health from the Field

Andy Fell — September 24, 2025

Leaf Monitor, a new mobile tool backed by artificial intelligence and predictive modeling, could revolutionize how farmers monitor crops and make decisions by providing real-time nutrition and leaf trait information in the field.