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 Office of the President.
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 faculty that better reflects California’s diversity.
Statement of UC President and former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on immigration
University of California President and former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano issued a statement today on immigration.
How Sally Ride shattered the ultimate glass ceiling
UC astronauts like Sally Ride paved the way for women at the highest level: space.
Think you know your LGBTQ history? Take our quiz
Celebrate the incredible legacy of a trailblazing UC community.
The University of California stands out among top schools when it comes to serving poor students
A new report shows that most colleges are failing when it comes to graduating low-income students, but the UC system is an exception.
UC statement regarding Tuesday’s federal court ruling on DACA
The University of California issued a statement regarding the federal court ruling on DACA.
The ‘aha moment’ that led to nuclear physics
How Ernest O. Lawrence looked inside the atom — and beyond.
Senate resolution, Charter Day celebration mark UC’s 150th anniversary
The University of California officially turns 150 years old today (March 23) and the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution commemorating the occasion and the accomplishments of the state’s public research university.
UC researchers named to prestigious National Academy of Inventors
Nine University of California inventors and innovators have been selected to become National Academy of Inventors (NAI) fellows, in recognition of their pioneering research with significant societal impacts.
UC urges Congress to pass bipartisan legislation for permanent protection of DACA recipients
The University of California, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit that successfully argued to keep DACA in place while legal challenges continue, urges Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that permanently protects these young people.
UC statement on Supreme Court decision regarding DACA
The University of California issued the following statement regarding a decision today (Feb. 26) by the Supreme Court of the United States to not review UC’s case on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals takes up the case.