The University of California has its eyes set on expansion.
In September, the UC Board of Regents introduced a plan to add 20,000 student seats across the system by 2030 – enough to fill a new campus.

UCLA researchers have developed a way to genetically engineer cells to create a potentially more cost-effective treatment for cancer.
In the Nov. 16 study, researchers created a method of growing cancer-fighting cells to refine immunotherapy – an alternative to chemotherapy that helps mobilize the patient’s immune system to kill cancer cells, according to the American Cancer Society.

California Assembly members reintroduced a bill Jan. 6 that would create a universal health care system within the state of California.
Assembly Bill 1400, or the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, intends to replace private insurance and cover health care for all Californians.

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 1:28 a.m.
Incoming University of California and California State University students will continue to see competitive admissions environments, according to a report.

UCLA collaborated with Amazon to launch a center for artificial intelligence research, education and outreach Oct. 29.
The Science Hub for Humanity and Artificial Intelligence, based at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, aims to address social issues and create positive impacts using artificial intelligence.