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University of California hospitals lead California and the nation in latest rankings

University of California hospitals again are ranked among the best in the state and the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals survey.
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UC Board of Regents chair, UC president welcome new Regent appointments

University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib and President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (July 22) welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of four Regents to UC’s governing board: Dr. Elaine Batchlor, Carmen Chu, Ana Matosantos and Mark Robinson:

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University leaders present ambitious plan to help thousands more Californians earn a degree

UC leaders today (July 21) presented a plan to increase enrollment by 23,000 students over the next eight years.
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UCLA doctoral student Merhawi Tesfai appointed as 2023-24 UC student regent

The University of California Board of Regents today (July 20) appointed University of California, Los Angeles doctoral student Merhawi Tesfai to be the 2023-24 student regent.
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UC and California Nurses Association collaborate for new multiyear contract

University of California officials today (July 9) announced they have collaborated with the California Nurses Association on a new three-year contract for the more than 17,000 nurses who work in UC medical and student health facilities. The agreement takes effect immediately and will run through Oct. 31, 2025. The prior contract was set to expire this fall.

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UC statement on 2022-23 California budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (June 30) issued the following statement on California’s 2022-23 budget:

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UC joins forces with the California Secretary of State to facilitate increased voting across the 10-campus system

UC leaders and the California Secretary of State signed a joint resolution today (June 29) pledging to work together ahead of November’s general election to boost civic engagement and facilitate voting by ensuring that UC has ballot drop boxes or voting centers on all 10 of its campuses.
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UC President Drake, Board of Regents Vice Chair Leib sign resolution with California Secretary of State Weber to affirm partnership aimed at increasing student participation in elections

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and Board of Regents Vice Chair Richard Leib today (June 29) joined California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., in signing a joint resolution to increase student participation in elections. The resolution affirms UC’s longstanding partnership with the Secretary of State’s office to increase voter participation by eligible University students, faculty, staff and surrounding UC campus community members.
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UC statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (June 24) issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:

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Stunning photos show young UC Berkeley falcons learning to fly

They slipped and cried for food, but the siblings wound up mastering their first days of flight school.
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Celebrating Title IX with great moments in UC women’s sports

50 years ago, Title IX changed the landscape of education and sports for women in the U.S. Here’s a salute to those who keep its flame burning bright.
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UC statement on 2022-23 California budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (June 13) issued the following statement on California’s 2022-23 budget:

The University of California is grateful to the state Legislature for passing a state budget that strengthens the University and enhances its impact on the lives of Californians.

The University will continue to engage with the Governor and state legislative leaders to ensure a final budget agreement reflects our shared priorities for higher education and student success in California.