More Office of the President News
Students
UC President Dynes' letter to students on 2008-09 fees
Regents expected to consider raising student fees in May; financial aid would increase along with any fee increases.
UC President Dynes' letter to students on 2008-09 fees
Regents expected to consider raising student fees in May; financial aid would increase along with any fee increases.
Students
UC releases 2008 freshman admissions data
Record number of freshman students admitted, while admissions rate declines amid growth in applicants.
UC releases 2008 freshman admissions data
Record number of freshman students admitted, while admissions rate declines amid growth in applicants.
General News
UC seeks applications for information technology award
Larry L. Sautter Award recognizes innovative deployment of information technology in support of UC's mission.
UC seeks applications for information technology award
Larry L. Sautter Award recognizes innovative deployment of information technology in support of UC's mission.
Faculty
18 UC faculty receive 2008 Guggenheim fellowships
Winners include faculty from Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles and San Diego campuses.
18 UC faculty receive 2008 Guggenheim fellowships
Winners include faculty from Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles and San Diego campuses.
Agriculture
Light brown apple moth's arrival causes worries
State's newest invasive pest has become the subject of intense debate in recent months.
Light brown apple moth's arrival causes worries
State's newest invasive pest has become the subject of intense debate in recent months.
Agriculture
Growers removing conservation practices to protect food safety on California’s Central Coast
See April-June issue of UC's California Agriculture journal for more details.
Growers removing conservation practices to protect food safety on California’s Central Coast
See April-June issue of UC's California Agriculture journal for more details.
General News
UC ranks high in new national survey
Five No. 1-ranked programs in U.S. News & World Report's list of best graduate schools.
UC ranks high in new national survey
Five No. 1-ranked programs in U.S. News & World Report's list of best graduate schools.
General News
UCTV now on YouTube, iTunesU channels
UC Television extends its free educational, cultural programming to popular podcast and video sites.
UCTV now on YouTube, iTunesU channels
UC Television extends its free educational, cultural programming to popular podcast and video sites.
Labor
UC nurses ratify multiyear contract
New agreement includes market-based wage increases for UC's more than 8,500 nurses.
UC nurses ratify multiyear contract
New agreement includes market-based wage increases for UC's more than 8,500 nurses.
UC Regents
Proposed streamlining of UC Office of the President would cut spending 20 percent, reduce central work force
Proposal part of restructuring effort to make UCOP smaller and more focused in mission.
Proposed streamlining of UC Office of the President would cut spending 20 percent, reduce central work force
Proposal part of restructuring effort to make UCOP smaller and more focused in mission.
General News
UC responds to Senate Finance Committee on endowments and college costs
The increasing cost of a college education a growing concern to students, families, educators, policy-makers.
UC responds to Senate Finance Committee on endowments and college costs
The increasing cost of a college education a growing concern to students, families, educators, policy-makers.
Alumni
UC alumni honor 2008 Legislators of the Year
Winners are state Sen. Jack Scott, D-Pasadena, and Assemblyman John Laird, D-Santa Cruz.
UC alumni honor 2008 Legislators of the Year
Winners are state Sen. Jack Scott, D-Pasadena, and Assemblyman John Laird, D-Santa Cruz.
General News
UC presidential election experts available
With presidential primaries in full swing, UC experts can discuss a variety of aspects involving the election.
UC presidential election experts available
With presidential primaries in full swing, UC experts can discuss a variety of aspects involving the election.
General News
University of California realizes key financial savings with innovative risk services programs
Since 2005, risk services has saved UC about $101 million; cost-saving programs highlighted at summit March 3-5.
University of California realizes key financial savings with innovative risk services programs
Since 2005, risk services has saved UC about $101 million; cost-saving programs highlighted at summit March 3-5.
Administration
Accrediting commission notes UC compensation and governance reforms, urges continued progress
WASC examined UC's compliance with the agency's standards in compensation and governance issues.
Accrediting commission notes UC compensation and governance reforms, urges continued progress
WASC examined UC's compliance with the agency's standards in compensation and governance issues.
Students
UC to offer admission to all eligible undergraduates for 2008-09; state budget challenge deepens for university
Decision will bring increased pressure on the rest of the university's state-funded budget.
UC to offer admission to all eligible undergraduates for 2008-09; state budget challenge deepens for university
Decision will bring increased pressure on the rest of the university's state-funded budget.
Employees
Union rejects UC's offer for wage increases for patient care employees in exchange for contract extension
UC and AFSCME negotiations move to fact-finding, where each will present positions on unresolved issues to panel.
Union rejects UC's offer for wage increases for patient care employees in exchange for contract extension
UC and AFSCME negotiations move to fact-finding, where each will present positions on unresolved issues to panel.
Employees
UC files unfair labor practice charge against patient care employees' union
Action taken to protect patient privacy and safety rights at university medical centers.
UC files unfair labor practice charge against patient care employees' union
Action taken to protect patient privacy and safety rights at university medical centers.
Faculty
17 UC faculty members awarded Sloan Research Fellowships
UC receives more Sloan Fellowships than any other university; award honors young scientists, mathematicians.
17 UC faculty members awarded Sloan Research Fellowships
UC receives more Sloan Fellowships than any other university; award honors young scientists, mathematicians.
Employees
UC statement regarding union access to university medical centers
UC intends to appeal court order regarding union access to distribute leaflets at university medical centers.
UC statement regarding union access to university medical centers
UC intends to appeal court order regarding union access to distribute leaflets at university medical centers.
Health
Four California counties expanding health care coverage despite obstacles
New study by California Program on Access to Care details pro-active methods used to expand health care.
Four California counties expanding health care coverage despite obstacles
New study by California Program on Access to Care details pro-active methods used to expand health care.
Health
Study shows strong support for cross-border health insurance between the U.S. and Mexico
Dovetails with new findings on increase of foreign-born population in U.S.
Study shows strong support for cross-border health insurance between the U.S. and Mexico
Dovetails with new findings on increase of foreign-born population in U.S.
Academic Preparation
Family Inclusion Initiative helps parents advise students on college
ScholarShare and Fidelity partner with Early Academic Outreach Program; next event Feb. 17 at UCLA.
Family Inclusion Initiative helps parents advise students on college
ScholarShare and Fidelity partner with Early Academic Outreach Program; next event Feb. 17 at UCLA.
Employees
UC statement regarding Jan. 31 AFSCME pickets
University has been bargaining in good faith with AFSCME and is focused on reaching contract agreements.
UC statement regarding Jan. 31 AFSCME pickets
University has been bargaining in good faith with AFSCME and is focused on reaching contract agreements.
Employees
AFSCME rejects UC's proposal for contract extension
UC proposes $2.8 million in wage increases in exchange for contract extension for service employees.
AFSCME rejects UC's proposal for contract extension
UC proposes $2.8 million in wage increases in exchange for contract extension for service employees.
Students
Kashmiri lawsuit refund information
Refund distributions will be handled by an outside claims administrator.
Kashmiri lawsuit refund information
Refund distributions will be handled by an outside claims administrator.
General News
Undergraduate applications for fall 2008 reach record level
UC's overall application volume for fall 2008 admission increased 9 percent over fall 2007.
Undergraduate applications for fall 2008 reach record level
UC's overall application volume for fall 2008 admission increased 9 percent over fall 2007.
UC Regents
Annual report shows UC continues progress in sustainability practices
University meeting the goals of its Policy on Sustainable Practices.
Annual report shows UC continues progress in sustainability practices
University meeting the goals of its Policy on Sustainable Practices.
General News
UC eScholarship Repository exceeds 5 million full-text downloads
The service features more than 20,000 papers from UC academic units and departments from its 10 campuses.
UC eScholarship Repository exceeds 5 million full-text downloads
The service features more than 20,000 papers from UC academic units and departments from its 10 campuses.
Budget
Governor's budget proposes cuts to address deficit
Proposal would increase funding under 'compact' with UC system but then apply a reduction of 10 percent.
Governor's budget proposes cuts to address deficit
Proposal would increase funding under 'compact' with UC system but then apply a reduction of 10 percent.
Employees
UC reiterates willingness to reach compromise as AFSCME files for impasse
University negotiators intend to work hard to resolve the impasse.
UC reiterates willingness to reach compromise as AFSCME files for impasse
University negotiators intend to work hard to resolve the impasse.
Medical
UC researchers receive $24.7 million in stem cell grants
Researchers from eight campuses receive New Faculty Awards from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
UC researchers receive $24.7 million in stem cell grants
Researchers from eight campuses receive New Faculty Awards from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
General News
Statement of UC chancellors on animal research
UC supports humane, responsible use of animals for purpose of advancing knowledge, improving health.
Statement of UC chancellors on animal research
UC supports humane, responsible use of animals for purpose of advancing knowledge, improving health.