Become a UC AdvocateUC advocates for Congress, Biden administration to invest in college affordability with Double the Pell campaign
UC Office of the President
February 8, 2021
The University of California announced today (Feb. 8) that it is launching the Double the Pell campaign to urge Congress and the new federal administration to charter a more affordable pathway to higher education for America’s students and families.
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A message to the UC community from President Michael V. Drake, M.D.
As Michael V. Drake, M.D., assumes his new role as UC’s 21st president, he sends his greetings and gratitude to the entire university community.
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How to answer UC's Personal Insight Questions
About to start the Personal Insight Questions for the UC undergraduate application? Here are some helpful tips on what the questions are about and what they cover.
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Help keep the University of California affordable
Today's students deserve the same great UC education as previous generations. Let's grow California together.
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Explore UC Riverside's Community Gardens
The UCR Community Gardens provide a space to educate, engage, inspire and feed the campus and local community.
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UC students call on federal lawmakers to increase financial aid
UC Newsroom
February 24, 2021
UC students and leaders testified to the urgent need to reinvest in Pell Grant funding that helps those from low-income families pay for college.
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Research security symposium focuses on protecting America’s intellectual capital
UC Newsroom
February 17, 2021
Security experts, higher education leaders convene in late Jan. to address the rise of foreign threats.
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UC, UCSA launch nationwide effort to increase aid for low-income students
UC Newsroom
February 8, 2021
The Double the Pell campaign calls on the federal government to reinvest in Pell Grants, the vital aid program that helps millions afford college.
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February 8, 2021
The University of California announced today (Feb. 8) that it is launching the Double the Pell campaign to urge Congress and the new federal administration to charter a more affordable pathway to higher education for America’s students and families.
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January 28, 2021
The University of California announced today (Jan. 28) that the system received for fall 2021 admission the highest number of undergraduate applications in its history, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Highlights among California freshmen include a jump in overall applications and surges among African American and Chicano/Latino students, while California Community College transfer applications also grew by an impressive margin.
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UC President Drake lauds US return to Paris Agreement
January 20, 2021
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released the following statement today (Jan. 20) in response to President Biden’s executive order reinstating the U.S. to the Paris climate accord.
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UC’s economic impact on California hits new high of $82B annually
January 19, 2021
The University is an essential economic engine for the state, supporting over half a million jobs and contributing to the economy in every region.
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Find out what UC is doing in natural habitat throughout California. Check out the Natural Reserve System's just-launched newsletter.