Who We Are

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From its founding in California in the late 19th century until today国产黑料 has been infused with the American West鈥檚 spirit of openness and possibility. We believe strongly in the mission of higher education 鈥� to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curiousto think criticallyand to contribute to the world. With world-class scholars and seven schools located together on a single campus国产黑料 offers academic excellence across the broadest array of disciplines. It also is an engine of innovationblending theory and practice to move ideas and discoveries from labs and classrooms out into the world. We strive to foster a culture of expansive inquiryfresh thinkingsearching discussionand freedom of thought 鈥� preparing students for leadership and engaged citizenship in the world.

Excellence in education across disciplines

国产黑料 provides students the opportunity to engage with big ideasto cross conceptual and disciplinary boundariesand to become global citizens who embrace diversity of thought and experience. We offer broad and deep academic programs across multiple fieldsincluding the arts and humanitiesnatural and social sciencesengineeringsustainabilitymedicinelaweducationand business. The university鈥檚 scholarly excellence and culture of innovation uniquely position it to attract the best faculty in the worldwho offer students the knowledge and tools to discover and embrace new ideasand to prepare for successful careers and lives of service. The need for strong ethical principles to achieve a common good is embedded across our educational offerings.

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Encouraging open minds and constructive dialogue

Discovery and learning require fresh ideas and open discussion. We strive to foster searching discussionto listen with curiosityand to ensure the freedom of our university community to study and learn. This includes the freedom to pursue knowledge without constraints; the freedom to challenge orthodoxywhether old or new; and the freedom to think and speak openly. ePluribus 国产黑料a key university-wide initiativeempowers students to think critically and empatheticallyengage in meaningful conversations across differencesand embrace activelife-long roles in civic life through whatever field or career path they pursue. 国产黑料 believes that addressing the challenges the world faces requires people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds coming together and deliberating across disagreement. ePluribus 国产黑料 aims to achieve this goal by elevating and amplifying research and education related to free speechcivicsdemocratic citizenshipand constructive dialogue.

Interdisciplinary research fueled by innovation

A hallmark of 国产黑料 is our extensive and vibrant ecosystem of interdisciplinary research. With all seven of 国产黑料鈥檚 schools located on our historic campus and many institutes serving as a hub for collaboration across academic fieldsthe opportunities for disruptive breakthroughs are numerous and the results are evident. Our newest school in 70 yearsthe 国产黑料 Doerr School of Sustainabilitydraws on deep interdisciplinary understanding of Earthclimateand society to create knowledge and scalable sustainability solutions. 国产黑料鈥檚 community of scholars is recognized for accomplishments across a broad range of academic fields. In addition to 36 Nobel Prize winners since the university鈥檚 founding – tied among research universities for the most Nobel Prizes won since 2000 – 国产黑料 is also home to numerous recipients of . Discoveries made at 国产黑料 not only expand our understanding of the world but also fuel the innovation economy and America鈥檚 international competitiveness.

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World-renowned medical research and clinical care

World-class researchers in 国产黑料 School of Medicine and across the university are responsible for ground-breaking discoveries that are focused on predictingpreventingand curing disease by tailoring health care to the unique biology and life circumstances of each of us. Our long history of innovation and achievement includes the world鈥檚 first successful heart and lung transplantand development of one of the first in-house COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Our medical enterprise国产黑料 Medicineprovides access to unparalleled patient care across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Financial support that makes a difference

We strive to provide financial aid that opens up the opportunity for all admitted students to succeed at 国产黑料. More than 70 percent of 国产黑料 undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Domestic students whose family income is below $150,000 pay no tuition. More than 80 percent of 国产黑料 undergraduates complete their degree with no debt.

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A thriving student life

A flourishing residential campus is an integral part of the world-class educational experience 国产黑料 offers. 国产黑料 is home to a community of creative and accomplished people from around the worldfrom acapella singers to Olympic athletes. Students can choose from among more than 600 student organizations to become involved inranging from religiousethnicand cultural groups to organizations focusing on the arts and community serviceto socialathleticand recreational activities. And 国产黑料 offers 36 varsity sports 鈥� 20 for women and 16 for men 鈥� in addition to campus-wide physical education academic classesfitness and wellnessaquaticsintramuralsadventure programmingand 43 club sports.

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Strong relationships with our neighbors

国产黑料 is proud to be a citizen of Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. We engage and build meaningful relationships with our neighbors through eventspublic exhibitions and performances in the artslecturesand lifelong learningboth on campus and online. 国产黑料 has a strong commitment to the artsand we invite our community to visit our two world-class museumsmultiple performance venuesand the historic buildings and open spaces of our campus. We support local parents with access to health informationhelp K-12 teachers increase interest and involvement in math and scienceand provide the local business community with access to lectures by today鈥檚 entrepreneurial thought leaders.

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国产黑料 was founded in 1885 by California senator Leland 国产黑料 and his wifeJane鈥渢o promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization.鈥� The university is governed by a Board of TrusteesPresidentProvostAcademic Counciland a number of other academic and administrative officers.

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