Press releases and statements

Friday, August 28, 2026

UC Nobel Prize winners back $7.5 billion proposed investment in California research

University of California Nobel laureates Dr. Jennifer Doudna and Dr. Randy Schekman released the statements below following a deal announced today on UC-sponsored SB 895, authored by state Senator Scott Wiener.

Monday, August 24, 2026

The University of California and the Federated University Police Officers’ Association (FUPOA) Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

The University of California and the Federated University Police Officers’ Association (FUPOA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new systemwide contract covering approximately 273 sworn, non-supervisory police officers across the University.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

UC admits record number of California students

The University of California announced today (July 29) a record year for California admissions.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Statement from UC Academic Senate Chair Ahmet Palazoglu on BOARS undergraduate admissions review

Today (July 22), the University of California’s Academic Council directed the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) to oversee a faculty-led, evidence-based review of the use of standardized testing in undergraduate admissions.

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