Recent Press Releases
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UC President Napolitano’s statement on new restrictions regarding fetal tissue research
June 5, 2019
The Trump administration dealt a blow today to scientific discovery and medical advancement. Fetal tissue research has helped find cures for millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating diseases, while improving the quality of life for others.
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on American Dream and Promise Act
June 4, 2019
The University of California applauds the House of Representatives for passage of the American Dream and Promise Act and urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly take up the legislation and send it to the president for his signature.
UC Santa Barbara first-generation student Jamaal Muwwakkil nominated as 2020-21 UC student regent
May 29, 2019
A University of California Board of Regents’ special committee has nominated Jamaal Muwwakkil, a UC Santa Barbara doctoral student in linguistics, to be the 2020-21 student regent, UC announced today (May 29).
Key Coverage
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Michelle Obama will visit UCLA in May to celebrate students heading to college
Los Angeles Times
March 6, 2019
The former first lady's 5th annual national College Signing Day event will be held on the West Coast for the first time.
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Janet Napolitano: Don’t let the Trump administration undermine Title IX
The Washington Post
December 4, 2018
Colleges and universities cannot waver on doing what’s right.
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Trump can’t immediately end DACA, appeals court panel says, setting up Supreme Court fight
The Washington Post
November 9, 2018
The result is favorable to 800,000 DACA recipients and to the University of California suit challenging the program's rescission.
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Women earn more college degrees and men still earn more money
Forbes
September 5, 2018
Progress in ending the gender pay gap has been excruciatingly slow, writes UC President Janet Napolitano. But here's what we can do.
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