Press releases and statements

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Bill to place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research in California on the November ballot clears Senate Health Committee

The $23 billion bond would protect jobs, sustain lifesaving research, improve health and bolster the state’s innovation economy.

Monday, March 23, 2026

President James B. Milliken statement on Board of Regents appointments and reappointments

UC President James B. Milliken welcomed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointments of Carl “Chip” Robertson, Dorene Dominguez, Mabelle Hueston, and John “Rusty” Areias to UC's governing board, and the reappointments of Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly and Regent…

Saturday, March 14, 2026

UC and UAW Reach Contract Agreements for Academic and Staff Employees

The University of California and the United Auto Workers today reached two new contract agreements for academic and staff employees.

Monday, March 9, 2026

UC and UC-AFT Begin Systemwide Contract Negotiations for Instructional Faculty

The University of California and the University Council–American Federation of Teachers have begun negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement covering Non-Senate Instructional faculty across the UC system.UC-AFT Unit 18 represents more than…

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