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University of California proposes creation of new venture fund to invest in UC innovation
UC Ventures will seek to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns by investing in commercial opportunities arising from the University of California.
UC to combat climate change
UC aims to be a national leader in sustainability efforts by using its $91 billion portfolio to invest in climate solutions and forging a major agreement to boost solar energy use.
Five UC campuses ranked among top 10 public national universities
UC Berkeley and UCLA were first and second on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the top public national universities, released today. Other UC campuses also ranked in the top 15.
UC to purchase solar energy, partner with Frontier Renewables
New agreements lead to largest solar energy purchase by any U.S. higher education institution, helping power UC's campuses and medical centers more sustainably.
California walnut producer, other partners to support UC food initiative fellowships
Food industry leaders pledge matching funds for student fellowship program.
Howard Gillman selected as UC Irvine chancellor
Provost, interim chancellor picked to succeed Dr. Michael Drake; regents will vote Sept. 18.
UC Oakland Partnership Initiative awards scholarships
Six Oakland high school students receive scholarships, plan to attend UC campus in the fall
Bills help UC doctors get licensed
A new law sponsored by UC will allow graduates of accelerated medical education programs to become licensed doctors in California starting next year.
New UC program helps high school students bridge gap to college
SummerUp targets students who fall short of meeting UC and CSU admissions criteria by only one course.
UC releases annual accountability report
UC enrolls a higher percentage of low-income undergrads than any other top research university in the country; the cost of attendance for those students is virtually unchanged from 10 years ago. This information was released this week as part of UC's annual…
Hawgood appointed chancellor of UCSF
Sam Hawgood, dean of the UCSF School of Medicine, will be UCSF's 10th chancellor
President Napolitano announces matching fund to create 100 new endowed chairs at UC
Fund is intended to bolster UC's efforts to attract and retain top-flight faculty.