Press releases and statements

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Record-breaking number of students apply to the University of California for fall 2022

The University of California announced today (Feb. 24) that its campuses received a record-breaking number of applications for fall 2022, underscoring UC’s position as one of the most sought-after higher education systems in the world.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Celebrating Black History Month at the University of California

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released the following letter to the UC community today (Feb. 1) regarding Black History Month.

Monday, January 10, 2022

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2022-23 budget proposal

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2022-23 budget.

Thursday, January 6, 2022

A message from UC President Michael V. Drake on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released the following statement today (Jan. 6) regarding the anniversary of the attack on the Capitol.

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