The University of California applauds today’s decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that keeps in place the injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
UC statement on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision on DACA
Advisory committee named for UC Santa Cruz chancellor search
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Oct. 26) announced the formation of an advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead UC Santa Cruz. Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer also appointed five regents to serve on the committee.
Wanted: Student ambassadors to build UC support in Sacramento
The University of California Advocacy Network (UCAN) is seeking student ambassadors to champion UC’s teaching, research and public service missions while serving as liaisons between their campus and Sacramento.
UC expands successful college-eligibility evaluation platform to help Stockton students
The University of California will provide approximately 10,000 students in the Stockton Unified School District access to an online tool to help them better track their progress toward college eligibility, UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (Oct. 5) during a rally at Franklin High School in Stockton.
Veteran communications executive appointed to lead external relations at UC Office of the President
The University of California Board of Regents today (Sept. 27) approved UC President Janet Napolitano’s selection of Claire Holmes, a veteran communications and public relations leader, as senior vice president of External Relations and Communications at UC’s Office of the President.
UC launches major push to increase faculty diversity
The University of California announced today (Sept. 26) that it will commit more than $7 million annually to expand existing programs to increase faculty diversity as well as create new ones that help ensure students on all 10 UC campuses benefit from a faculty that better reflects California’s diversity.
University of California investment assets under management show strong gains
The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer announced today (Sept. 25) that its assets under management grew to $118.7 billion as of June 30, 2018, an $8.9 billion increase over a year ago.
UC President Janet Napolitano statement on the announcement of Chancellor Blumenthal’s retirement
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 18) issued a statement on the announcement of Chancellor Blumenthal's retirement:
UC welcomes major expansion, progress report of University Climate Change Coalition
The University of California is celebrating the addition of five new schools to the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), now a network of 18 leading research institutions in North America dedicated to pursuing effective, practical climate change solutions.
Women earn more college degrees and men still earn more money
Progress in ending the gender pay gap has been excruciatingly slow, writes UC President Janet Napolitano. But here's what we can do.
UC sets higher standards, greater goals for sustainability
The University of California today (Sept. 4) announced a bold expansion of its systemwide sustainability goals as part of its Carbon Neutrality Initiative and leadership on climate change efforts.
What women need to know about running for public office
UC President Janet Napolitano shares five major tips on navigating political life.