Press releases and statements

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 14) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal.

Monday, May 5, 2025

What they’re saying about the new University of California President James B. Milliken

James B. Milliken’s appointment as the 22nd president of the University of California has garnered praise from faculty, students, elected officials, and community leaders from California and beyond.

Friday, May 2, 2025

UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 2) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 “skinny” budget.

Friday, May 2, 2025

James B. Milliken named 22nd president of the University of California

The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated National Laboratories.

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