The University of California today (Feb. 6) unveiled the University Climate Change Coalition, or UC3, a bold new coalition of 13 leading North American research universities that will prototype a collaborative model designed to help local communities achieve their climate goals and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. 

University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ today (Jan. 17) released a joint statement in support of the decision to release on bond a UC student recently detained by immigration authorities.

The University of California today (Jan. 16) announced the five finalists of its new “I am a UC Entrepreneur” contest for alumni. The finalists, selected by a panel of prominent investors, have won the opportunity to pitch their startups to more than 600 business leaders and venture capitalists at the third annual 2018 Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation (GCVI) Summit, held in Monterey, Calif., from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

Executive Vice President of UC Health John D. Stobo issued a statement today (Jan. 10) applauding Governor Brown’s proposal to establish the California Institute to Advance Precision Health and Medicine.

UC Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer and UC President Janet Napolitano today (Jan. 10) issued a statement on Gov. Brown’s budget plan.

The University of California announced today (Nov. 30) that a $22 million investment from the State of California to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship across the UC system has supported more than 500 new startups and existing companies, helped launch at least 47 new products and enabled companies to attract $3.7 million in additional investments. 

The University of California announced today (Nov. 17) that it is releasing three more episodes of its innovative new video series, Climate Lab, which seeks to change the way people communicate and think about global climate change.

The University of California and its partners today (Nov. 17) released a roadmap for negotiators working to modernize and strengthen the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as the fifth round of NAFTA negotiations kicked off in Mexico City.

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Nov. 15) joined fellow national security leaders in calling on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation protecting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients before the end of the year.

The University of California, along with other organizations and individuals who have sued the Trump administration over its rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, today (Nov. 1) jointly asked a federal judge to keep the program operating while legal motions proceed.

The University of California will establish the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C., as part of a concerted educational, research and advocacy effort centered on the First Amendment’s critical importance to American democracy, UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (Oct. 26).

The University of California today (Oct. 25) launched the “I am a UC Entrepreneur” campaign for alumni entrepreneurs. Starting today, UC alumni entrepreneurs and startup leaders are invited to submit two-minute videos and associated pitch materials explaining their vision and strategy to UC’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.