Olympian and Paralympian athletes stand with President Drake and Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly in front of a University of California backdrop for photos
UC Newsroom |

UC Board of Regents honors Paris Olympians and Paralympians as they return home with medals, stories and gratitude

UC Olympians and Paralympians were invited to share their reflections on the Summer Games in Paris and honored by the UC Board of Regents in their most recent meeting.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and UC President Michael Drake, M.D., smile for a portrait, standing in front of a University of California-branded backdrop
UC Newsroom |

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar awarded UC Presidential Medal

The university’s highest honor, the award recognizes Mr. Abdul-Jabbar’s advocacy, his steadfast support of his alma mater and his efforts to inspire student-athletes.
UCLA Royce Hall, a light brick building with two towers, against a slightly cloudy bright blue sky
UC Newsroom |

University of California secures top spots in 2024-25 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

UCLA and UC Berkeley are No. 1 and No. 2, but that's not all — UC campuses make up half of the top 10 public schools in the country, with all nine undergraduate campuses in the top 45.
Wildfire burns at dusk
UC Berkeley via California Magazine |

Here's why you can't get home insurance in California

As wildfires abound in California, the state faces a mounting insurance crisis. Dave Jones, director of the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at the UC Berkeley School of Law, explains why the current system is failing homeowners.
Chancellor Wilcox speaks into a microphone
UC Riverside |

Chancellor Wilcox announces plans to retire in 2025

Will depart as second-longest-serving chancellor in UC Riverside's history.
University of California Health |

With AB 3059 signed into law, more babies in need will receive life-saving nutrition

The University of California and Assemblymember Akilah Weber are excited to see Governor Newsom sign AB 3059 into law. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Weber and sponsored by the University of California, will establish parity for coverage of medically necessary donor milk, a lifesaving nutrition source for babies and families in need.
UC Office of the President |

As Latino enrollment reaches record highs, UC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month/La UC celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana con cifras récord de estudiantes latinos matriculados

To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of California is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Latinos past and present at UC as Latino enrollment reaches record highs for this academic year.

UC Office of the President |

A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on the passing of Charles F. McMillan, former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

“We at the University of California were stunned and heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of our friend and colleague Charles McMillan. Charlie was an extraordinary leader, scientist, and human being who made far-reaching contributions to science and technology in service to national security and the greater good. We send our sincere condolences and best wishes to his family, friends, and all those who worked with him at the Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.”

UC Office of the President |

California’s Public Employment Relations Board ends mediation between UC and AFSCME

Mediation between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) ended unexpectedly today after it was canceled by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).
University of California Health |

Access to life-saving nutrition for babies is closer to becoming law as AB 3059 heads to governor’s desk

The University of California and Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D., celebrate the successful passage of AB 3059, a pivotal step toward addressing disparities in accessing donor milk, a life-saving nutrition source for babies in need. With the bill passed by both the Senate and Assembly, attention turns to securing the Governor's signature to make it law.
UC Office of the President |

University of California, AFSCME begin mediation to resolve impasse

Mediation began today between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to resolve an impasse declared in July.

The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) oversees the two-day mediation. AFSCME declared an impasse after the two parties could not reach an agreement during negotiations for the next contract.

AFSCME represents 31,000 service and patient care workers across the University system, which includes 10 campuses, six academic health centers and three national labs.

UC Office of the President |

UC offers historic wage increases to UPTE-represented employees

The University of California offered historic wage increases totaling $260 million to employees represented by University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) during bargaining Friday. If accepted, the wage increases would boost the pay for more than 18,000 UC employees represented by UPTE by as much as 21 percent over the three-year contract.
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