Of the nearly 8,000 more Californians committed to the university, 38 percent are from underrepresented minorities.
Los Angeles Times |
UC begins classes with the most diverse student body ever
The Atlantic |
Janet Napolitano: Risk, resolve, and running a major university system
The UC president sits down for a Q&A on women and leadership.
Asian Journal |
Students who inspired me
President Napolitano pays tribute to students who bring the mission of the University of California to life.
Los Angeles Times |
How UCLA is boosting campus diversity, despite the ban on affirmative action
Aggressive, early recruiting is helping the campus increase its enrollment of underrepresented students.
New America Media |
Q&A: UC president says class of 2020 'most diverse ever'
President Napolitano discusses expanded enrollment for low-income and minority students.
San Jose Mercury News |
Commentary: Tough choices at UC in difficult times with good results for Californians
UC is set to enroll thousands more Californians while maintaining education quality and an in-state tuition freeze.
Sacramento Bee |
UC grad students drive innovation, merit state aid
UC President Janet Napolitano and UC graduate students visit Sacramento to show the depth and degree of their innovation to lawmakers.
Los Angeles Times |
UC expands its recruiting efforts targeting black and Latino students
President Napolitano visits Manual Arts High School to promote UC's attainability and encourage students to apply.
Sacramento Bee |
California must beware of gap between public, private colleges
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff emphasizes the importance of investment in public higher education.
New America Media |
UC president pushes for more diversity in student enrollment
Napolitano: seeking to debunk 'incorrect assumptions' that discourage many students of color from applying.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
Scripps scientists talk about climate change
Researchers are optimistic about climate change solutions.
San Francisco Chronicle |
UC scientists test a clever and inexpensive way to capture El Niño rains
Researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension are testing a new method for capturing water by diverting it from rivers into Central Valley canals.