Press releases and statements

Thursday, November 7, 2019

UC scientists combat wildfires with lifesaving tools, solutions

While firefighters battle raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the University of California is finding lifesaving solutions to stem the growing threat of fire by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to meet the state’s frightening new reality…

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

UC President Napolitano’s statement on White House exit from Paris climate accord

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (Nov. 5) following the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.

Monday, November 4, 2019

UC, UAW reach tentative agreement on new three-year contract

The University of California today (Nov. 4) announced a tentative three-year agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for UC’s approximately 4,000 academic researchers.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Dr. Carrie L. Byington takes the reins at UC Health

Dr. Carrie L. Byington started as executive vice president of UC Health today (Oct. 31). The University of California Board of Regents appointed Byington at its July meeting to lead the university’s health enterprise following a nationwide search.

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