The University of California will establish the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C., as part of a concerted educational, research and advocacy effort centered on the First Amendment’s critical importance to American democracy, UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (Oct. 26).
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UC launches national effort to promote free speech and civic engagement
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Statement of UC President Janet Napolitano on Mexico earthquakes
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 20) issued a following statement on the earthquakes impacting Mexico.
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UC applauds announcement of grants to support California DACA students
The University of California applauds the announcement today (Sept. 13) that the Mission Asset Fund, with support from the Weingart Foundation, will provide $500,000 in grants to cover the cost of renewing the applications of UC, California State University and California community college students under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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UC provides guidance to DACA recipients on applying for renewal
The University of California today (Sept. 12) sent a letter to the UC community containing guidance for students and other community members who are in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The letter, signed by UC President Janet Napolitano and all 10 UC chancellors, strongly urges DACA recipients whose permits are set to expire between Sept. 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018, to apply for a two-year renewal. Applications for renewal must be completed by October 5, 2017.
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UC statement in support of Attorney General Becerra’s lawsuit over DACA
The University of California today (Sept. 11) issued a statement in support of the lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra regarding the DACA program.
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Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano on the violence in Charlottesville
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 14) sent a letter to the UC community in response to the violence in Charlottesville.
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Statement of UC President Janet Napolitano on public university admissions
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 2) issued a statement on public university admissions.
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Statement of UC President Napolitano about bipartisan vote to extend landmark cap-and-trade program
UC President Napolitano applauds Gov. Jerry Brown, Senate Pro Tem Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon for their leadership and the California Legislature for its bipartisan vote to extend our state’s landmark cap-and-trade program.
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UC reaffirms commitment to carbon neutrality, sustainability goals following Paris Agreement announcement
UC doubling down on its commitment to fight climate change following the decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement.
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UC President Napolitano statement on the Paris climate agreement
UC President Janet Napolitano weighs in on President Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement.
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UC President Napolitano to meet with Mexico’s government, education and business leaders
Visit to Mexico City aimed at reaffirming and strengthening UC’s ties with Mexico.
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10 game-changing grad student startups
UC graduate students are California's startup machine, launching one new startup every two weeks.