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UC innovators sought for Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
The University of California today (Nov. 16) launched the third annual UC Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, a systemwide effort to connect new and veteran UC entrepreneurs with coaching, resources and exposure to a network of investors to advance and scale…
UC extends undergraduate application deadline for students affected by recent wildfires
Due to the recent California wildfires, the University of California will extend its undergraduate application to affected students who are applying this fall.
UC statement on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision on DACA
The University of California applauds today’s decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that keeps in place the injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Advisory committee named for UC Santa Cruz chancellor search
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Oct. 26) announced the formation of an advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead…
Wanted: Student ambassadors to build UC support in Sacramento
The University of California Advocacy Network (UCAN) is seeking student ambassadors to champion UC’s teaching, research and public service missions while serving as liaisons between their campus and Sacramento.
UC Health statement on U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed rule on public charge
UC Health Executive Vice President John D. Stobo, M.D., issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule to expand the definition of “public charge.”
UC expands successful college-eligibility evaluation platform to help Stockton students
The University of California will provide approximately 10,000 students in the Stockton Unified School District access to an online tool to help them better track their progress toward college eligibility, UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (Oct. 5…
UC reaches multi-year contract with California Nurses Association
The University of California and the California Nurses Association (CNA) have reached agreement on a four-year contract that recognizes the integral role nurses play in delivering excellent patient care across UC’s five world-renowned medical centers, UC…
Veteran communications executive appointed to lead external relations at UC Office of the President
The University of California Board of Regents today (Sept. 27) approved UC President Janet Napolitano’s selection of Claire Holmes, a veteran communications and public relations leader, as senior vice president of External Relations and Communications at UC’s…
UC launches major push to increase faculty diversity
The University of California announced today (Sept. 26) that it will commit more than $7 million annually to expand existing programs to increase faculty diversity as well as create new ones that help ensure students on all 10 UC campuses benefit from a…
University of California investment assets under management show strong gains
The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer announced today (Sept. 25) that its assets under management grew to $118.7 billion as of June 30, 2018, an $8.9 billion increase over a year ago.
UC President Janet Napolitano statement on the announcement of Chancellor Blumenthal’s retirement
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 18) issued a statement on the announcement of Chancellor Blumenthal's retirement: