Press releases and statements

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

UC poised to sue federal government over new visa policy for international students

The University of California today (July 8) announced new plans to file suit against the federal government for violating the rights of the University and its students when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directed Immigration and Customs…

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Michael V. Drake to become 21st president of the University of California

The University of California Board of Regents announced today (July 7) the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000…

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

All UC Schools of Medicine to interview applicants virtually

The deans of University of California Health's six medical schools announced today (June 30) that all medical school, residency and fellowship interviews for the 2020-2021 academic year will be held in a virtual format.

Monday, June 29, 2020

New survey finds 3 in 4 Americans believe universities are key to tackling global challenges

The University of California, the Policy Institute at King’s College London and market research firm Ipsos today (June 29) released results from a new, eye-opening international study of residents in 11 countries, including the United States, about the impact…

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