Press releases and statements

Saturday, February 25, 2023

UC President Michael V. Drake statement on appeals court ruling on People’s Park

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., made the following statement today (Feb. 25), about the California appeals court ruling on People's Park:

Friday, February 24, 2023

University of California announces application totals for fall 2023 admission

The University of California today (Feb. 24) announced that it has received a total of 245,768 applications (206,405 for freshman admission and 39,363 applications for transfer admission) for fall 2023 admission. Interest in the University from California…

Thursday, February 23, 2023

President Drake’s statement on the appointment of the next California Community Colleges Chancellor

University of California President Michael V. Drake made the following statement today (Feb. 23), about the appointment of the next California Community Colleges Chancellor, Dr. Sonya Christian.

Friday, January 27, 2023

A message from UC President Drake to the UC community on racial violence and Tyre Nichols

Dear colleagues, By now you have heard about or seen the disgusting and dehumanizing violence shown in the video of Tyre Nichols’ killing, which was released today by Memphis officials. I am sickened and outraged by this utterly…

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