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UC-sponsored DREAM Loan Program helps undocumented students
More than 3,000 undocumented undergraduate students will have access to a systemwide student loan program for the first time as the University of California implements the California DREAM Loan Program.
UC President Janet Napolitano to speak at Oakland Promise event
UC President Janet Napolitano will attend a launch event in support of an Oakland-based scholarship program to help students attend college.
UC names Michael Witherell to head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Witherell is a leading physicist with a highly distinguished career in teaching, research and managing complex organizations.
President Napolitano's opening remarks to regents
The president reported on plans for in-state enrollment growth and announced a student housing initiative, among other news.
UC applications break records for 12th straight year
All nine undergraduate UC campuses saw gains in total applications for fall 2016, and the total number of UC applicants topped 200,000 for the first time.
UC Investments will anchor fund led by Vivek Ranadivé to invest in UC innovation
The venture will invest in pioneering research emerging from the University of California system across disciplines such as life sciences, technology, energy, agriculture and materials.
UC president announces 2016 Research Catalyst Award recipients
Grants totaling $4.8 million will foster multidisciplinary research in conservation biology, cultural preservation, agriculture, and the detection of dark matter.
University of California pushes back deadline for transfer applications
The extension comes amid projected growth of 10,000 California undergraduates over the next three years.
UC only university to join coalition led by Bill Gates to invest in climate solutions
UC and the 28-member coalition will back early-stage technology to tackle global climate change.
UC’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer strengthens its international investment capabilities
Ratan Tata will advise the CIO on international policy, including investment opportunities and strategies in Asia and India.
UC life sciences startups will compete for $300,000 in awards at primeUC finals
The all-day competition will culminate in a fast-pitch event to be emceed by University of California President Janet Napolitano.
Regents committees approve plan to enroll more Californians
The plan will boost enrollment of in-state undergraduates by 10,000 over the next three years, including 5,000 freshmen and transfer students in 2016-17.