James B. Milliken
University of California’s 22nd president
Moving the University of California forward.
President Milliken is a distinguished higher education leader with more than 30 years of experience serving in leadership roles at large institutions. He brings a strong focus on research and academic excellence, a deep commitment to making college accessible and affordable, and experience leading a large academic health care system.
As president of the University of California, he oversees UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, six academic health centers, three affiliated national laboratories, more than 300,000 students and 265,000 faculty and staff.
The value of a UC degree
Wondering if a college degree is still worth it? UC President James B. Milliken has some good news. New data shows a UC degree is one of the very best investments California students and their families can make.
News and updates
President James B. Milliken’s opening remarks at the UC Board of Regents September Meeting as delivered
My conversation with UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons
Marking One Year at the University of California
The Gold and the Blue, Volume 22
Follow President Milliken on Substack, where he shares reflections on the state of higher education, UC’s enduring strengths, and other thoughts along the way.
Presidential engagement
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Contact
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Phone
(510) 987-9200
Mailing address
Office of the President, University of California
1111 Franklin Street, 12th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607
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