Press releases and statements

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Distinguished academic health science professional appointed as executive vice president for UC Health

The University of California Board of Regents approved today (July 18) Dr. Carrie L. Byington as the next executive vice president of UC Health, comprised of UC’s five academic medical centers, a community-based health system and 18 health professional…

Sunday, July 14, 2019

UC statement on immigration raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today (July 14): Large-scale immigration raids are designed to strike fear in our immigrant communities, and the University of California will not be a willing participant…

Monday, July 8, 2019

New chair of UC Board of Regents elected

Pursuant to the vote at the University of California Board of Regents meeting in May, Regent John A. Pérez has been elected board chair for 2019-20, effective July 1.

Friday, June 28, 2019

UC statement on Supreme Court review of DACA

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today: Given the clear national importance of this issue, it is unsurprising that the Supreme Court would grant review. We look forward to presenting our case to the Court…

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