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UC moves to scrap single-use plastics

University of California campuses are phasing out single-use plastics as part of a bold commitment to achieve zero waste, furthering its long-established, innovative sustainability efforts and goals. The new policy will transition UC away from plastic bags in retail and dining locations and eventually eliminate single-use plastic food service items and plastic bottles. 

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Wildfires burn six UC Natural Reserves; seventh threatened

Wildfires are burning at six reserves in the UC Natural Reserve System across northern and central California, and threatening a seventh. 

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New survey shows California youth actively engaged in elections, support expanded voting options, worry about pandemic’s impact on elections

The University of California today (July 21) released results from a new survey of California youth that provides insights into their political and civic engagement as the 2020 general election approaches amid COVID-19 challenges.

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UC admission of California students at all-time record high

The University of California announced today (July 16) that it has offered a record number of California freshmen and transfer students admission to at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for fall 2020.

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UC statement on Department of Homeland Security reversal of international student visa order

University of California Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and President Janet Napolitano issued a joint statement today (July 14) on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind a directive that would have forced international students to leave the country if their schools held all classes online due to COVID-19.

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UC poised to sue federal government over new visa policy for international students

The University of California today (July 8) announced new plans to file suit against the federal government for violating the rights of the University and its students when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to bar international students from staying in the country if they attend U.S. universities that offer only online courses during the COVID-19 health crisis.

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UC welcomes our next president: Michael V. Drake, M.D.

The University of California Board of Regents has appointed Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students and 230,000 faculty and staff.

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New survey finds 3 in 4 Americans believe universities are key to tackling global challenges

The University of California, the Policy Institute at King’s College London and market research firm Ipsos today (June 29) released results from a new, eye-opening international study of residents in 11 countries, including the United States, about the impact and value of higher education.

UC Riverside |

Hispanic enrollment report names UC Riverside No. 1

It is the nation's only selective public university to meet or exceed its potential pool of Hispanic students.

University of California Health |

University of California Health children’s hospitals ranked among the nation’s best

All four children’s hospitals of University of California Health were recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report. 

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UC Board of Regents unanimously endorses ACA 5, repeal of Prop. 209

The University of California Board of Regents today (June 15) unanimously endorsed Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 (ACA 5) as well as the repeal of Proposition 209, which banned the consideration of race and gender in admissions decisions a quarter-century ago. 

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UC reaches groundbreaking open access deal with leading global publisher

The University of California today (June 16) announced a transformative open access publishing agreement that will make more of the University’s research freely and immediately available to individuals and researchers across the globe.