Press releases and statements

Friday, November 16, 2018

UC innovators sought for Entrepreneur Pitch Competition

The University of California today (Nov. 16) launched the third annual UC Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, a systemwide effort to connect new and veteran UC entrepreneurs with coaching, resources and exposure to a network of investors to advance and scale…

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

UC extends undergraduate application deadline for students affected by recent wildfires

Due to the recent California wildfires, the University of California will extend its undergraduate application to affected students who are applying this fall.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

UC statement on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision on DACA

The University of California applauds today’s decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that keeps in place the injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Friday, October 26, 2018

Advisory committee named for UC Santa Cruz chancellor search

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Oct. 26) announced the formation of an advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead…

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