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UC convenes historic forum on nearly $100 million in California climate action projects

The University of California is hosting a showcase of projects and research aimed at helping the state in its critical fight against climate change today (Oct. 25) and tomorrow (Oct. 26) in Sacramento.

University of California recognizes signing of unique transfer student pilot program collaboration with state leaders

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., systemwide Provost Katherine S. Newman, and UC Academic Senate Chair James Steintrager, today (Oct. 10) released a statement recognizing a unique collaboration between the University and state leaders…

University of California statement on Mideast violence

University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., shared the following statement today, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in the wake of a violent weekend in the Middle East,

Statement by University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., made the following statement today (Friday, Sept. 29) about the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.

UC statement on the passing of California Senator Dianne Feinstein

University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib made the following statement today about the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein: “The University of California community is mourning the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a historic…

Advisory committee named for UC Berkeley chancellor search

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has announced the formation of a search advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to…

University of California marks National Hispanic Heritage Month

Today (Sept. 15), the University of California begins its celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with the addition of a new Spanish wordmark across its digital platforms and the UniversityofCalifornia.edu website. National Hispanic Heritage Month…

University of California statement following California State Senate Committee vote on ACA 6

The University of California released the following statement today (Sept. 11) after the California State Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments voted not to advance ACA 6.

University of California awards more than $80 million in state-funded grants to spur climate action

As part of a historic partnership between the University of California and the state of California, the University today (Aug. 23) announced it is awarding over $80 million in climate action grants. The grants will spur implementation of solutions that…

University of California admits record number of California residents and largest class of underrepresented freshmen in system history for fall 2023

The University of California today (August 8) announced that it has admitted a record number of California freshmen to its incoming class of undergraduate students and its largest class of underrepresented freshmen in the system’s history for fall 2023, a…

Real Estate and Equities Lead UC’s Investment Assets to $164 billion at close of fiscal year

The University of California’s investment portfolios ended the 2022-2023 fiscal year at $164 billion, a $12 billion increase over the previous year that was fueled by market enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, the Office of the Chief Investment Officer (…

UC Merced graduate student Josiah Beharry appointed as 2024-25 UC student Regent

The University of California Board of Regents today (July 19) appointed University of California, Merced graduate student Josiah Beharry to be the 2024-25 student Regent. Beharry is the 50th student Regent, a position established in 1975. He will serve as…