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 and continuing our efforts in Congress to secure a permanent legislative solution for the Dreamers.
UC statement on Supreme Court review of DACA
UC Health statement regarding federal plans to escalate ICE raids
The Trump Administration recently announced plans to increase enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and accelerate deportations of undocumented individuals. The five medical centers of the University of California join other public safety-net hospitals in opposing these harmful actions.
Thousands of asylum seekers left waiting at the US-Mexico border
A new U.S. policy has left thousands waiting to request asylum in Mexican border cities since the summer of 2018.
The trip of an after-lifetime
A growing community of researchers are approaching near-death experiences from an academic standpoint.
UC President Napolitano’s statement on new restrictions regarding fetal tissue research
The Trump administration dealt a blow today to scientific discovery and medical advancement. Fetal tissue research has helped find cures for millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating diseases, while improving the quality of life for others.
UC Santa Barbara first-generation student Jamaal Muwwakkil nominated as 2020-21 UC student regent
A University of California Board of Regents’ special committee has nominated Jamaal Muwwakkil, a UC Santa Barbara doctoral student in linguistics, to be the 2020-21 student regent, UC announced today (May 29).
UC’s Chancellor Leland to retire; search underway for next UC Merced leader
A national search will commence for the next visionary to lead the University of California, Merced, following Chancellor Dorothy Leland announcement today (May 16) that she will retire from the system’s youngest campus at the end of the current academic year.
UC Riverside Provost Cynthia K. Larive to become UC Santa Cruz’s 11th chancellor
The University of California Board of Regents approved today (May 16) Dr. Cynthia K. Larive as the eleventh chancellor of UC Santa Cruz. Currently the provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Riverside, Larive has served the UC community for nearly a decade and a half as a faculty member, administrator and leader.
Statement on passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (April 30) regarding the passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher.
Being 'Other' in America
American Book Award-winning author Laila Lalami examines contemporary life in her new book “The Other Americans.”
UC reaches tentative agreement on multiyear contract for librarians
The University of California and the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract that reflects the important role librarians play in UC’s academic and research missions, UC announced today (March 28).
Why UC split with publishing giant Elsevier
Universal open access to UC research and contained costs were important, unmet goals.