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UC reaches tentative agreement on multiyear contract for librarians
The University of California and the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract that reflects the important role librarians play in UC’s academic and research missions, UC…
University of California responds to executive order on free speech
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today on the White House’s executive order tying free speech protections to federal funding for colleges and universities nationwide.
Statement from UC President Napolitano on college admissions investigation
UC President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (March 13) regarding the nationwide investigation of college admissions.
UC to hold tuition flat for California residents in 2019-20 academic year
The University of California will hold in-state undergraduate tuition steady for the 2019-20 academic year, UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (March 6) at a Sacramento hearing on education finance. This marks the seventh time in eight years that…
UC and Reach Higher will host former first lady Michelle Obama’s 5th anniversary College Signing Day celebration on May 1
First College Signing Day event hosted by Reach Higher on the West Coast; festivities to be held at UC’s nine undergraduate campuses with marquee event at UCLA.
Statement affirming the University of California’s commitment to free expression
The University of California Office of the President issued a statement today (March 4) regarding President Trump's announcement of a possible executive order mandating that colleges allow free speech on their campuses or lose critical federal research…
UC terminates subscriptions with world’s largest scientific publisher in push for open access to publicly funded research
As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to…
Two UC entrepreneurs take home top prizes at global innovation summit
The University of California congratulates the accomplished winners and finalists of the third annual UC Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, which recognizes creative approaches that revolutionize contemporary business models.
12 UC Entrepreneurs Win Opportunity to Pitch at Venture Summit
The University of California today (Jan. 23) announced the 12 finalists of 3rd annual UC Entrepreneur Pitch Competition for UC faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Calling all students: Become a student regent and shape the future of UC
The University of California Board of Regents is looking for the next student representative to serve on UC’s governing body. The Student Regent is a full voting member of the board, representing more than 270,000 graduate and undergraduate students across…
Statement on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan
UC Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer and UC President Janet Napolitano today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan:
More than $9M in research grants awarded to UC campuses to address California’s critical issues
Grants from the University of California’s Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) to help UC researchers address pressing contemporary issues.