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UC announces first class of fellows to attend Nobel laureate meetings
The University of California’s Office of the President and the Office of the Chief Investment Officer today (March 12) announced the inaugural class of the UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows, an extraordinary group of 20 young scientists,…
UC experts take on COVID-19
The University of California has been on the front lines in the fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, since the earliest indications of its emergence in China. From top-flight medical care to groundbreaking research, UC’s scientists and…
UC empowers youth vote with civic engagement campaign and access to polls systemwide
College-aged voters are poised to be a major force in America’s 2020 elections — if they show up. This election season, the University of California is engaging this powerful voting bloc and making it easier for them to vote.
UC President Napolitano’s statement on her invitation to meet with the Graduate and Professional Council
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (Feb. 21) following her invitation to UC’s Graduate and Professional Council to meet and discuss graduate academic and professional students’ concerns.
UC Office of the President statement on Academic Council’s standardized testing report
The University of California Office of the President issued a statement today (Feb. 3) on the report by the UC Academic Council’s Standardized Testing Task Force (STTF).
UC, AFSCME reach tentative agreements on new four-year contracts for health care, service workers
The University of California today (Jan. 28) announced tentative four-year agreements with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union representing UC’s approximately 16,000 patient care and 10,000 service workers.
UC’s California student enrollment climbs for fourth straight year
In a testament to the University of California’s continuing commitment to making higher education accessible to more Californians, enrollment of in-state undergraduates rose for the fourth consecutive year in fall 2019.
Statement from UC Board of Regents Chair Pérez and UC President Napolitano on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan
UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and UC President Janet Napolitano today (January 10) issued a statement on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan.
Apply now: Champion student success by becoming the next Student Regent
The University of California Board of Regents is searching for the next student representative to serve on UC’s governing body. The Student Regent is a full voting member of the board, representing students across the university’s 10-campus system. This…
Update on search for University of California president
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, a woman and minority-owned executive search firm, has been selected to help identify candidates and facilitate a global search for a new president of the University of California.
UC, DACA recipients get their day in Supreme Court
Today is the culmination of a two-year journey for the University of California, its undocumented students and the nation, as the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in UC’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempts to rescind the…
UC statement on passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard J. Tyson
University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Health’s Executive Vice President Dr. Carrie Byington issued a statement today (Nov. 10) following the passing of Bernard J. Tyson, CEO and chair of Kaiser Permanente.