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UC students gain new resources, opportunities through expanded entrepreneurship program

The University of California and the Blackstone Charitable Foundation announced today (Sept. 24) the expansion of an exciting program that will equip students with more tools and resources to take their entrepreneurship and innovation to the next level.

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UC admits all-time record number of freshmen, transfer students

The University of California announced today (July 22) that it has offered an all-time record number of incoming students a spot on at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for the 2019-20 academic year.

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UC statement on immigration raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today (July 14): Large-scale immigration raids are designed to strike fear in our immigrant communities, and the University of California will not be a willing participant in them. 

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UC statement on Supreme Court review of DACA

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.

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Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on American Dream and Promise Act

The University of California applauds the House of Representatives for passage of the American Dream and Promise Act and urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly take up the legislation and send it to the president for his signature. 

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Former first lady Michelle Obama, celebrities and athletes celebrated College Signing Day with 10,000 high school and transfer students

Ten thousand college-bound high school and transfer students greeted former first lady Michelle Obama with cheers of excitement as she took the stage during this year’s College Signing Day event, co-hosted by the University of California and Reach Higher. Celebrities such as Conan O’Brien and John Legend joined Mrs. Obama at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion to celebrate the pursuit of higher education.

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UC expands its college-eligibility platform to San Diego high school

The University of California is continuing to expand its innovative online tool to help students better track their progress toward college eligibility. Hundreds of Morse High School students are among the latest to have access to UC’s Transcript Evaluation Service (TES), UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (April 18) during a rally at the school.

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UC to hold tuition flat for California residents in 2019-20 academic year

The University of California will hold in-state undergraduate tuition steady for the 2019-20 academic year, UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (March 6) at a Sacramento hearing on education finance. This marks the seventh time in eight years that the university has kept tuition flat for California residents, despite rising costs and growing enrollment across all UC campuses.

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UC and Reach Higher will host former first lady Michelle Obama’s 5th anniversary College Signing Day celebration on May 1

First College Signing Day event hosted by Reach Higher on the West Coast; festivities to be held at UC’s nine undergraduate campuses with marquee event at UCLA.

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The UC application deadline is Nov. 30

REMINDER: The UC application deadline is 11:59 p.m. PST, Nov. 30! To apply online, click here.

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UC student regent nominated for 2019-20

A University of California Board of Regents special committee has nominated UC San Diego doctoral student Hayley Weddle as the 2019-20 student regent, UC announced today (June 25).

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9 amazing UC spots to call home

From Hogwarts to Middle Earth to oceanfront luxury, UC's housing has character to spare.