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Public university system in California, United States

File:Seal of the University of California.svg

Seal of the University of California

Logo of the University of California

The University of California (UC) is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. The system is composed of ten campuses, a combined student body of over 280,000 students, 227,000 faculty and staff, and over 2.0 million living alumni. Its first campus, UC Berkeley, was founded in 1868, while the newest campus, UC Merced, opened in 2005.

History[edit]

The University of California was established in 1868, following the merger of the private College of California and the public Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College in Oakland. The first campus, UC Berkeley, was established in Berkeley, California. The university expanded rapidly in the 20th century, adding new campuses and programs.

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South Hall, UC Berkeley

Expansion[edit]

The University of California system expanded significantly in the mid-20th century, with the addition of campuses in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Diego, Irvine, Santa Cruz, and Davis. Each campus was established to serve the educational needs of California's growing population.

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UCSF in 1908

Medical and Professional Schools[edit]

The University of California also includes several professional and medical schools, such as the UCSF Medical Center, which is renowned for its research and teaching in the health sciences.

Campuses[edit]

The University of California system comprises ten campuses, each with its own unique character and strengths:

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Powell Library, UCLA

Governance[edit]

The University of California is governed by a 26-member Board of Regents, which includes members appointed by the Governor of California, as well as ex officio members such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the Assembly.

Research and Innovation[edit]

The University of California is a leader in research and innovation, with numerous research centers and institutes across its campuses. It is known for its contributions to fields such as biotechnology, computer science, and environmental science.

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Animal Science Building, UC Davis

Notable Alumni and Faculty[edit]

The University of California has produced numerous notable alumni and faculty, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and leaders in various fields.

Related pages[edit]

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-The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, or California) is a public land-grant research university in [[Berkeley]], [[California]].
+{{short description|Public university system in California, United States}}
+{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
+[[File:Seal_of_the_University_of_California.svg|thumb|right|Seal of the University of California]]
+[[File:University_of_California_logo.svg|thumb|left|Logo of the University of California]]
+The '''University of California''' ('''UC''') is a public university system in the U.S. state of [[California]]. The system is composed of ten campuses, a combined student body of over 280,000 students, 227,000 faculty and staff, and over 2.0 million living alumni. Its first campus, [[University of California, Berkeley|UC Berkeley]], was founded in 1868, while the newest campus, [[University of California, Merced|UC Merced]], opened in 2005.
 ==History==
-Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
+The University of California was established in 1868, following the merger of the private College of California and the public Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College in Oakland. The first campus, [[University of California, Berkeley|UC Berkeley]], was established in Berkeley, California. The university expanded rapidly in the 20th century, adding new campuses and programs.
-==Schools and colleges==
-Its fourteen colleges and schools including a [[school of optometry]] offer over 350 degree programs and enroll some 31,000 undergraduate and 12,000 graduate students.
+[[File:South_Hall_UC_Berkeley.jpg|thumb|right|South Hall, UC Berkeley]]
-==Ranking==
-Berkeley is ranked among the world's top universities by major educational publications.
+===Expansion===
-{{stb}}
+The University of California system expanded significantly in the mid-20th century, with the addition of campuses in [[University of California, Los Angeles|Los Angeles]], [[University of California, Santa Barbara|Santa Barbara]], [[University of California, Riverside|Riverside]], [[University of California, San Diego|San Diego]], [[University of California, Irvine|Irvine]], [[University of California, Santa Cruz|Santa Cruz]], and [[University of California, Davis|Davis]]. Each campus was established to serve the educational needs of California's growing population.
-{{DEFAULTSORT:California, Berkeley, University Of}}
-[[Category:University of California, Berkeley| ]]
+[[File:UCSF_1908_(cropped).jpg|thumb|left|UCSF in 1908]]
+===Medical and Professional Schools===
+The University of California also includes several professional and medical schools, such as the [[University of California, San Francisco|UCSF]] Medical Center, which is renowned for its research and teaching in the health sciences.
+==Campuses==
+The University of California system comprises ten campuses, each with its own unique character and strengths:
+* [[University of California, Berkeley|UC Berkeley]]
+* [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]]
+* [[University of California, San Diego|UC San Diego]]
+* [[University of California, Santa Barbara|UC Santa Barbara]]
+* [[University of California, Irvine|UC Irvine]]
+* [[University of California, Davis|UC Davis]]
+* [[University of California, Riverside|UC Riverside]]
+* [[University of California, Santa Cruz|UC Santa Cruz]]
+* [[University of California, Merced|UC Merced]]
+* [[University of California, San Francisco|UCSF]]
+[[File:Powell_Library_(cropped).JPG|thumb|right|Powell Library, UCLA]]
+==Governance==
+The University of California is governed by a 26-member [[Board of Regents of the University of California|Board of Regents]], which includes members appointed by the Governor of California, as well as ex officio members such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the Assembly.
+==Research and Innovation==
+The University of California is a leader in research and innovation, with numerous research centers and institutes across its campuses. It is known for its contributions to fields such as biotechnology, computer science, and environmental science.
+[[File:Animal_Science_Building,_UC_Davis_(cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Animal Science Building, UC Davis]]
+==Notable Alumni and Faculty==
+The University of California has produced numerous notable alumni and faculty, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and leaders in various fields.
+==Related pages==
+* [[California State University]]
+* [[California Community Colleges]]
+* [[List of University of California campuses]]
+[[Category:University of California]]
+[[Category:Public university systems in the United States]]
 [[Category:1868 establishments in California]]
-[[Category:Berkeley, California]]
-[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1868]]
-[[Category:Flagship universities in the United States]]
-[[Category:Land-grant universities and colleges]]
-[[Category:Public universities and colleges in California|University of California, Berkeley]]
-[[Category:Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges]]
-[[Category:Universities and colleges in Alameda County, California]]
-[[Category:University of California campuses|Berkeley]]