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What they’re saying about the new University of California President James B. Milliken
James B. Milliken’s appointment as the 22nd president of the University of California has garnered praise from faculty, students, elected officials, and community leaders from California and beyond.
UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 2) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 “skinny” budget.
James B. Milliken named 22nd president of the University of California
The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated National Laboratories.
Media Statement on May 1 UPTE and AFSCME Strike
The University of California has consistently come to the table in good faith in an effort to collaborate with AFSCME and UPTE to negotiate mutually beneficial contracts. We are disappointed by the union’s continued choice of striking as a negotiation tactic…
UC offers AFSCME last, best and final contract proposals
After more than a year of negotiations, the University of California today offered its employees, represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union, a comprehensive and competitive last, best and final offer (LBFO…
Young UC scientists and economists selected for prestigious Nobel laureate meeting
The University of California today (April 24) announced the 2025 cohort of UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows, 42 outstanding young scientists and economists from across the UC system who will join Nobel laureates from around the world at…
UC President Michael V. Drake’s statement on student visa terminations
The federal government recently increased terminations of some student visas for international students across the country with records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
University of California statement on international students’ visa status terminations
The University of California is aware that international students across several of our campuses have been impacted by recent SEVIS terminations. This is a fluid situation, and we continue to monitor and assess its implications for the UC community and the…
Statement on April 1 UPTE and AFSCME Strike
We have met with AFSCME and UPTE for months to try to settle these contracts, offering generous wage increases, monthly credits to reduce health care expenses for lower-wage earners, expanded sick leave, and improved ability to schedule vacation time. We’ve…
Statement on AFSCME and UPTE Strike Notice
At a time when the University of California is facing funding reductions at both the state and federal levels and preparing for significant financial challenges ahead, we are concerned about UPTE and AFSCME’s plans to strike again. These strikes put a…
Statement by UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly on the use of diversity statements in university hiring processes
Today, the UC Board of Regents directed the University to eliminate any required diversity statements for new hires. While the University has no systemwide policies requiring the submission of diversity statements as part of employment applications, some…
UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the American Dream and Promise Act
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Feb. 27) issued the following statement on the re-introduction of the American Dream and Promise Act.