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Advocate

The UC Advocacy Network is a powerful force that speaks out for you: Your education. Your health. Your future. Join us in making a difference.

Protect our communities

Federal student aid, SNAP, Medicaid & more are at risk.

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State budget update

The Governor and Legislature have promised not to cut funding.

Read UC's statement

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Federal funding for science is at risk

Congress is considering drastic cuts to scientific research, and America’s health, security and prosperity hang in the balance. Join us in speaking up for science and asking lawmakers to reinvest in federal research agencies.

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UCAN’s impact

50K
UC advocates
10,500
signatures to protect DACA recipients
5K
lawmaker contacts in support of UC’s state budget request

Joining UCAN is easy

Just sign up for our periodic emails. We value your time and energy, and will be in touch with details on how to have an impact on the issues you care most about.

 
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How to contact your legislators

As a UCAN advocate, we want to share with you tips and resources to effectively engage in digital advocacy.

Learn how you can find your lawmakers

Hand-in-hand with California

When UC and California come together, we make our communities better. Public higher education is key to California’s prosperity.

Find out why

Federal Partnership

Every day UC creates groundbreaking research, develops new health care solutions, and opens doors for students. None of it would be possible without federal funding.

See how we work together