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Statement by UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly on the use of diversity statements in university hiring processes

Today, the UC Board of Regents directed the University to eliminate any required diversity statements for new hires. While the University has no systemwide policies requiring the submission of diversity statements as part of employment applications, some…

UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the American Dream and Promise Act

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Feb. 27) issued the following statement on the re-introduction of the American Dream and Promise Act.

Statement on February AFSCME and UPTE Strike

The University of California is disappointed that AFSCME and UPTE plan to strike. Both unions have chosen to focus their energy on strike preparation and amplifying misinformation rather than negotiating in good faith. We have offered each union meaningful,…

Provost Katherine Newman statement on continuance of NIH temporary restraining order

We look forward to the judge’s ruling and maintain our position that the Administration’s misguided attempt to cut vital National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding is not only arbitrary and capricious but will stifle lifesaving biomedical research.

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