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University of California mourns the passing of former UC President Robert C. Dynes

The University of California community is deeply saddened by the passing of former UC President and former UC San Diego Chancellor Robert C. Dynes.

UC statement on 2025-26 final state budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement on the state’s FY 2025-26 budget.

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., names new UC Riverside chancellor

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. announced today (Wednesday, May 28) the selection of Dr. S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia, as UC Riverside’s next chancellor.

Visionary partnership between UC Investments and Berkeley Institute for Data Science

UC Investments and UC Berkeley’s Institute for Data Science today (May 22) announced the formation of the AI Futures Lab, a new hub for groundbreaking research and collaboration at the intersection of AI, science and society. 

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