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UC statement on Supreme Court review of DACA

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today: Given the clear national importance of this issue, it is unsurprising that the Supreme Court would grant review. We look forward to presenting our case to the Court…

UC Health statement regarding federal plans to escalate ICE raids

The Trump Administration recently announced plans to increase enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and accelerate deportations of undocumented individuals. The five medical centers of the University of California join other public…

UC President Napolitano’s statement on new restrictions regarding fetal tissue research

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

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

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).

UC’s Chancellor Leland to retire; search underway for next UC Merced leader

A national search will commence for the next visionary to lead the University of California, Merced, following Chancellor Dorothy Leland announcement today (May 16) that she will retire from the system’s youngest campus at the end of the current academic year…

UC Riverside Provost Cynthia K. Larive to become UC Santa Cruz’s 11th chancellor

The University of California Board of Regents approved today (May 16) Dr. Cynthia K. Larive as the eleventh chancellor of UC Santa Cruz. Currently the provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Riverside, Larive has served the UC community for nearly a…

Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on May Revision to Governor’s Budget

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today on the May Revise.

UC Berkeley crowned Coolest Campus in 2019 Cool Campus Challenge

Twenty-two thousand students, staff and faculty from across all 10 University of California campus locations and the University of California Office of the President participated in a month-long competition that resulted in over 21,650,000 pounds of carbon…

Former first lady Michelle Obama, celebrities and athletes celebrated College Signing Day with 10,000 high school and transfer students

Ten thousand college-bound high school and transfer students greeted former first lady Michelle Obama with cheers of excitement as she took the stage during this year’s College Signing Day event, co-hosted by the University of California and Reach Higher.…

Statement on passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (April 30) regarding the passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher.

UC expands its college-eligibility platform to San Diego high school

The University of California is continuing to expand its innovative online tool to help students better track their progress toward college eligibility. Hundreds of Morse High School students are among the latest to have access to UC’s Transcript Evaluation…