As Michael V. Drake, M.D., assumes his new role as UC’s 21st president, he sends his greetings and gratitude to the entire university community.

On behalf of the 650,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients currently living in the United States, the University of California applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump administration’s arbitrary attempt to end a program that allowed immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to live and work in the country they know as home.

University of California Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and President Janet Napolitano issued the following joint statement today (May 31) on protests, violence following George Floyd’s death.

The University of California Board of Regents today (May 21) unanimously approved the suspension of the standardized test requirement (ACT/SAT) for all California freshman applicants until fall 2024. The suspension will allow the University to create a new test that better aligns with the content the University expects students to have mastered for college readiness. However, if a new test does not meet specified criteria in time for fall 2025 admission, UC will eliminate the standardized testing requirement for California students.

The University of California looks to produce 1.2 million UC graduates by 2030.

At Grad Slam on May 10, grad students go for glory as they explain their research in three minutes or less.

Today's students deserve the same great UC education as previous generations. Let's grow California together.

Provisions in tax proposals making their way through Congress could cost students thousands of dollars a year.

For proof of the transformative power of a UC education, look no further than our newest graduates.

The University of California reaffirms its commitment to all members of its community. Find guidance, resources and support related to DACA and executive orders.

A total of 102 athletes, coaches and staff from eight UC campuses will take part in the Summer Olympics.

Growing catalog expands access to classes, from niche subjects to core curriculum.