With AI and new technologies being developed every day, the fields for college majors is also constantly shifting and changing. How can students choose from hundreds of possible college majors? If a student is interested in STEM, what new college majors are out there that they haven’t even heard of? If a student’s passion is for a career in a niche field, what college major is the right one for
by Jennifer L. The University of California (UC) system continues to expand its academic offerings, introducing innovative new majors across its campuses during 2025. These new programs are designed to meet emerging industry demands and address our many modern challenges. At UC Berkeley, a new standalone Neuroscience undergraduate major will allow students to explore the intricacies of brain function through coursework and research. Additionally, UC Berkeley will offer a minor
Out of 300 colleges, Forbes ranked UC campuses like UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and UC San Diego near the top in their 2017 Best Value College Ranking. The rankings for the UC campuses were made on factors like school quality, the strength of research in programs like STEM, and graduation success. UC Berkeley and UCLA were ranked the highest on Forbes’ list; the complete list of rankings for the UC campuses
According to the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, a lot. Some UC alums have been honored on the list for a variety of accomplishments such as: Energy- Charles Cai and a new method to change plant matter into biofuel Social Causes- Rachel Sumekh and her nonprofit to end hunger on college campuses Education- Timothy Downing and his studies in biomedical engineering that could help improve repair of spinal injuries For
Have you rewritten and erased and rewritten your introduction hundreds of times? Tired of staring at a blank document page on your laptop? Confused on how to even begin your UC application essays? There is no need to panic. If you have 5 minutes, the short video below from the UC’s YouTube channel sums up the expectations for all student essays. Still have questions on writing? You can find writing
