UC Office of the President |

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., statement on campus protests and arrests at UC Santa Cruz

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., made the following statement today (Friday, May 31, 2024):
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UC response to UAW strike expansion

Read a May 31, 2024 UC statement on the UAW strike expansion.
UC Berkeley |

Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find

New research from UC Berkeley suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society
UC Health |

A clinical trial pilot pioneers a new era of collaboration, innovation and equity

UC San Francisco epidemiologist Dr. Van Blarigan is conducting "Tools to Be Fit," a clinical trial program that aims to improve the health of cancer survivors.
UC Berkeley |

Check out Berkeley's summer reading list for incoming students

We invite you to peruse the latest edition of the UC Berkeley Summer Reading List for New Students.
UC Office of the President |

University of California files injunction to end UAW strike

The University of California filed for injunctive relief with the state Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) this morning, seeking to enjoin UAW’s strike.
UC Office of the President |

UC files Unfair Labor Practice charge against UAW for illegal strike

The University of California filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) with the state Public Employment Relations Board today, asking the state to order UAW 4811 and its bargaining unit members to cease and desist strike activity.

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UC Board of Regents statement on conduct guidelines issued by UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D.

The University of California Board of Regents today endorsed the guidelines issued on May 9 by President Michael V. Drake, M.D.
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UC statement on UAW vote to conduct unlawful strike

“This strike is illegal,” said Melissa Matella, associate vice president of Systemwide Labor Relations. “UAW’s decision to strike over nonlabor issues violates the no-strike clause of their contracts with UC and sets a dangerous and far-reaching precedent that social, political and cultural issues — no matter how valid — that are not labor-related can support a labor strike.” 

UC Merced |

Following the mission to improve Central Valley health care

UC Merced breaks ground on a new Medical Education Building, scheduled to open in 2026.
UC Office of the President |

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., statement on free speech and campus protests at UC Irvine

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement today (Thursday, May 16, 2024):
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UC alumna appointed interim senior vice president of External Relations and Communications

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has selected Meredith Vivian Turner to be interim senior vice president of External Relations and Communications at the UC Office of the President.