April 17, 2008
The rising rate of obesity among kids and teens is now leading to other health problems in that age group, including diabetes, high blood pressure and vascular damage.
May 12, 2008
Working to improve outcomes for stroke victims and then taking the message of what is possible to the academic world and the community has distinguished the career of Stephen J. Page.
May 13, 2008
Fourteen members of the UC faculty were honored at the 2008 Faculty Awards Celebration, recognizing the accomplishments that helped them win some of the highest honors available from the university community.
May 29, 2008
UC is earning national and international headlines. In May 2008, the university s research efforts were recognized in the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Reuters, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report and more.
June 1, 2008
Following an unannounced, comprehensive on-site evaluation, University Pointe Surgical Hospital was awarded the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval accreditation. The accreditation process evaluates quality and safety within health care organizations, and identifies opportunities for improvement for organizations to continuously provide safe, high-quality care, treatment and services.
June 8, 2008
The number of spring graduates is at its highest in 20 years as UC continues to build on retention, enrollment and student satisfaction.
June 8, 2008
El Salvador native Ligia Hendrie becomes the first graduate of a bilingual version of a UC distance-learning program.
June 10, 2008
Three members of one family a mother and her two children achieve their degrees.
June 12, 2008
This marks the 10th year that commencement can be watched from the Internet.
July 20, 2008
Throughout the month of July, UC research has earned international headlines regarding hot-button topics like weight loss, improving memory function and concentration, and preventing athletic injuries covered by The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and more.