Press releases and statements

Monday, September 11, 2017

University of California Cancer Consortium takes on California’s $14B killer

UC's five academic cancer centers, home to some of the world’s leading scientists and physicians, have formed the UC Cancer Consortium to better address California’s most pressing cancer-related issues.

Friday, September 8, 2017

University of California sues Trump administration on unlawful repeal of DACA program

The University of California today (Sept. 8) filed suit in federal court against the Trump administration for wrongly and unconstitutionally violating the rights of the University and its students by rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA…

Thursday, September 7, 2017

UC President Napolitano affirms support, protection for sexual violence survivors

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today (September 7) following U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ announcement that appears to roll back guidance by the Office of Civil Rights. The federal changes will…

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

UC regents affirm support for DACA and Dreamers

University of California Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer, Vice Chair John A. Pérez, and Chair of the Public Engagement and Development Committee Monica Lozano issued the a statement today (September 5) in response to President Trump effectively ending…

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