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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President Drake announces new Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name
UC Newsroom
November 10, 2020
A new presidential policy will ensure that all individuals are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived or preferred name at UC.
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Drone surveys reveal fire damage and recovery in UC natural reserves
UC NRS and UC Berkeley
November 5, 2020
Drone and ground surveys of nine UC nature reserves will help understand ecosystem recovery from wildfires.
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All nine UC undergraduate campuses rank among the nation’s top 40 public universities, top 100 of all schools
UC Newsroom
September 14, 2020
In addition to all undergraduate campuses making the national top 100, UC also took four of the top 5 spots for social mobility.
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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.