UC Office of the President |

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2024-25 state budget proposal

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 budget.
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UCLA Newsroom |

UCLA acquires L.A.’s former Westside Pavilion to transform empty mall into the UCLA Research Park

With the acquisition, UCLA will create an engine of innovation, discovery and economic growth for Southern California and beyond.
UC Office of the President |

University of California statement on the passing of former UC President David P. Gardner

The University of California is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former UC President David P. Gardner earlier this week.
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UC Irvine |

Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality and Robert S. Chang to join UCI Law

The center integrates research, advocacy and education to promote racial equity and social justice.
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UC Santa Cruz |

Worldwide leaders convene to protect, advance global biodiversity

UC Santa Cruz hosted the APEC University Leaders' Forum with UC Davis and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities
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UC Newsroom |

President Drake's gratitude playlist

Groove into the holiday season with UC President Michael V. Drake.
UC Office of the President |

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. Opening Remarks at November 15 Regents Meeting

Clarification, Nov. 30, 2023: In recent days, questions have arisen about some of the language used in President Drake’s remarks on Nov. 15. To clarify, the University of California remains deeply committed to shared governance and the academic freedom of our faculty. The president’s remarks were referencing voluntary, extracurricular educational programming on our campuses, not classroom content or curriculum.

UC Office of the President |

University of California president, 10 campus chancellors issue statement on intolerance of campus bigotry

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and the 10 University of California chancellors sent the following message today (Friday, Nov. 10, 2023) to members of the UC community:

To the University of California community,

We write today to condemn the alarming, profoundly disappointing acts of bigotry, intolerance, and intimidation we have seen on our campuses over these past several weeks. It is our shared responsibility to maintain a sense of community where everyone feels safe and welcome.

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UC San Diego |

Psychedelic revolution

After decades on the fringe, UC San Diego psychedelic research goes mainstream — and tackles chronic pain.
United States Marine Corps veteran and UCI sociology alumnus Andrew Truong ’23 (fourth from right), pictured with fellow service members, posing at ease in their uniforms in front of flags.
UC Irvine |

Giving voice to veterans

A UC Irvine certificate program comprises three courses exploring experiences of service members.
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UC Newsroom |

Celebrating a record-setting investment in climate research for California

Climate scientists and state officials gathered in Sacramento last week to kick off a new round of research projects funded by a $185 million partnership between UC and the State of California.
UC Office of the President |

Advisory committee named for UCLA chancellor search

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has announced the formation of a search advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead the UCLA campus. Regent Richard Leib, Chair of the Board of Regents, appointed five Regents to serve on the committee.

UCLA Chancellor Gene Block announced in August that he plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.

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