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Apply now: Champion student success by becoming the next Student Regent

The University of California Board of Regents is searching for the next student representative to serve on UC’s governing body. The Student Regent is a full voting member of the board, representing students across the university’s 10-campus system. This impactful role brings the voice of the student to every issue and decision before the board.

San Francisco Chronicle |

University of California President Janet Napolitano says she will step down in August

Napolitano, 61, has led the vast university of 10 campuses, five medical centers and three national laboratories since 2013.

Inside Higher Ed |

Research university group adds 3 members

The Association of American Universities offers one of its coveted invitations to the University of California, Santa Cruz.

USA Today |

We sued the Trump administration to save DACA and protect students: Napolitano and Pérez

DACA has been a huge benefit to students, communities and America, and fits with our legacy of protecting the vulnerable. The case to end it is flimsy, UC leaders write.

San Francisco Chronicle |

UC defends its best and brightest: its DACA students

DACA students are more likely to attend college, earn a degree, be employed and serve in the military, writes UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez.

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UC scientists combat wildfires with lifesaving tools, solutions

While firefighters battle raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the University of California is finding lifesaving solutions to stem the growing threat of fire by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to meet the state’s frightening new reality.

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Nominations sought for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Nobel laureate meetings fellowship

The University of California’s Office of the President and the Office of the Chief Investment Officer are seeking applicants from UC students and postdoctoral fellows to attend an invitation-only week of lectures and small seminars with Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany.

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Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano to the UC community

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 18) sent the following letter to the UC community about her decision to step down as president:

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University of California President Janet Napolitano announces decision to step down next year

UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (Sept. 18) at the UC Board of Regents meeting that she will step down in August 2020 after seven years of leading California’s preeminent public university system.

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Experienced University of California leader named head of UC national laboratories

The University of California Board of Regents approved today (Sept. 19) the appointment of Dr. Craig Leasure, a longtime UC leader with extensive experience in directing and operating large-scale national labs and weapons programs, as the next vice president of the university’s Office of the National Laboratories following a nationwide search.

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UC statement on final rule regarding “public charge”

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today (August 12) on the decision by the Trump Administration to expand the definition of “public charge.”

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Statement from UC President Napolitano on newly formed Governor’s Council for Post-Secondary Education

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today (Aug. 9) on the newly formed Governor’s Council for Post-Secondary Education.