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UC regents affirm support for DACA and Dreamers

University of California Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer, Vice Chair John A. Pérez, and Chair of the Public Engagement and Development Committee Monica Lozano issued the a statement today (September 5) in response to President Trump effectively ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

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UC kicks off systemwide effort to support first-generation students with new report, website

The University of California today (August 23) announced that all 10 UC campuses will join together this fall in a systemwide effort to connect first-generation students with faculty mentors who have walked in their shoes, and to facilitate access to resources to help these students continue to succeed.

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Statement of UC President Janet Napolitano on public university admissions

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 2) issued a statement on public university admissions.

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Calling all UC entrepreneurs: The University of California wants to shine a light on your story

The University of California launched the “I am a UC Entrepreneur” campaign to highlight entrepreneurship across the ten-campus system.

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UC leaders tell California students: A world-class education is within your reach

University of California chancellors and senior leaders will meet with thousands of high school students and their families in the coming weeks to urge them to aim for a UC education.

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University of California partners with uAspire to help hundreds of low-income California students

The University of California and nonprofit uAspire have launched a pilot program to bring expert guidance on college affordability to hundreds of low-income students across California, it was announced today (Oct. 25).

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UC joins with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to prepare youth for college

The University of California and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today (Sept. 28) launched a partnership to prepare young Californians for college success.

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Leveling the playing field for students taking STEM courses

Within the next five years, it's estimated that there will be over two million job openings in STEM careers, but nearly 90% of high school grads surveyed are not interested in these fields.

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Giving all students a shot at college

Low-income students are more prepared than ever thanks to UC summer academies that provide the chance to experience college life.

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Leveling the playing field for students taking STEM courses

UC Berkeley's Tansel Pope on how to make the two million job openings in STEM more accessible to underrepresented students.

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UC-HBCU Initiative: An overview

The UC-HBCU Initiative is a faculty grants program that seeks to improve the participation of African Americans in UC graduate programs.

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New fellowships help UC law students launch public service careers

The fellowship program is an ambitious new effort for law students at UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCLA and UC Irvine.