Press releases and statements

Monday, February 8, 2021

UC advocates for Congress, Biden administration to invest in college affordability with Double the Pell campaign

The University of California announced today (Feb. 8) that it is launching the Double the Pell campaign to urge Congress and the new federal administration to charter a more affordable pathway to higher education for America’s students and families.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

All-time record-high number of applicants apply to UC, with Chicano/Latino students comprising largest proportion

The University of California announced today (Jan. 28) that the system received for fall 2021 admission the highest number of undergraduate applications in its history, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Highlights among California freshmen include a…

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

UC President Drake lauds US return to Paris Agreement

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released the following statement today (Jan. 20) in response to President Biden’s executive order reinstating the U.S. to the Paris climate accord.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

UC’s economic impact on California hits new high of $82B annually

The University is an essential economic engine for the state, supporting over half a million jobs and contributing to the economy in every region.

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