University of California
University of California
The University of California (pronunciation: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪə/) is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. The term "University of California" has its origins in the 1860s, and the system as it is known today was formed in 1960.
Etymology
The name "University of California" is derived from the state's name, which was chosen to represent the institution's commitment to serving the people of California. The word "university" comes from the Latin universitas, meaning "a whole", and "California" is named after a mythical island in a Spanish novel, Las sergas de Esplandián.
Related Terms
- Public university: A university that is predominantly funded by public means.
- University system: A set of multiple affiliated universities and colleges that are usually geographically distributed.
- California: A state in the Western United States.
See Also
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, San Diego
- University of California, San Francisco
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on University of California
- Wikipedia's article - University of California
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