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California’s $82B economic engine
January 21, 2021
UC is a major contributor to the state’s vitality, generating $82 billion in economic activity per year and supporting 1 in 45 jobs.
Students join UC in advocating for the university
March 27, 2018
Undergrads are banding together to speak out on issues that affect higher education.
Congress restores year-round Pell Grants, protects federal research funding
May 9, 2017
President Napolitano thanks UC advocates for their involvement in federal budget issues.
UC leads nation in producing Ph.D.s in the arts and humanities
April 12, 2017
Six campuses are among the top 50 in the country granting doctorates in these fields.
UC President Napolitano urges congressional support for university priorities
March 7, 2016
In a Feb. 24 letter to the California delegation, Napolitano outlined the university’s federal fiscal year 2017 appropriations priorities.
The future of higher education at UC Irvine
March 1, 2016
National leaders share insights into providing an elite public education at Feb. 26 symposium.
UC to dramatically boost California student enrollment
November 19, 2015
Regents approve budget plan to enroll an additional 10,000 California undergraduates over the next three years, including 5,000 freshman and transfer students in 2016-17.
UC budget plan will provide for 10,000 more California students
November 9, 2015
Regents will consider a proposal to grow in-state undergraduate enrollment over three years, bolstered by additional state funds.
Napolitano addresses myths about UC
April 9, 2015
Brown, Napolitano report on budget discussions
March 18, 2015