
Stand Up for UC
The federal government’s demand of $1 billion from UCLA puts the entire University of California system at risk.
Stand with us to protect UC.
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UC changes lives
We need your help to protect UCs students, staff, faculty, and mission. Tell the world what makes our community so special and what UC means to you.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares how UCLA helped shape him as a person — and how UCLA research literally saved his life.

“I am filled with deep gratitude for the extraordinary and life-saving breast cancer treatment I received at UC San Diego Health. Because of UC, I get to watch my kids grow up."
Michelle Brubaker
UC San Diego Health staff and patient

“UC shaped my life by allowing me to cultivate some of my deepest friendships along with my own personal self-growth.”
Vinh Ton
UC Davis alum

“UC provided me with the experience and more importantly the support I needed to transition to an academic career after serving in the US Navy.”
Shadoe Neri-Dewitt
UC Santa Barbara alum
At stake: Education and innovation
The University of California embodies the ambition of our state and ignites the potential of people. We produce the discoveries, leaders and services that create new opportunities here in California and across the nation. Here’s what’s at stake:
Access to education
Life-changing medical treatments for common diseases
Technological innovations that grow the U.S. economy
Research that protects our national security
Inventions that propel leading industries
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Speak Up for Science
Join us in asking Congress to reject drastic cuts to research.

Become a UC advocate
Get involved with the UC Advocacy Network, a community speaking up for science and public higher education.