UC Office of the President |

A message from UC President Drake to the UC community on racial violence and Tyre Nichols

Dear colleagues, 

By now you have heard about or seen the disgusting and dehumanizing violence shown in the video of Tyre Nichols’ killing, which was released today by Memphis officials.   

I am sickened and outraged by this utterly senseless killing, as we all have been by too many others that have preceded it. It is yet another painful reminder of the constant flow of systemic racism and injustice that communities of color continue to endure.  

UC Office of the President |

UC Investments develops UC’s next generation financial leaders in partnership with TOIGO Foundation

The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer (UC Investments) today announced a partnership with the Oakland-based Toigo Foundation to fund 20 fellowships for UC graduate students seeking to become tomorrow’s leaders in the world of finance.

A student organizes fruits and vegetables on a table outside a campus building.
UC Newsroom |

Climate resilience projects take root across California

The University of California will award $100M in state climate action grants this year to help communities across the state meet the challenges of climate change.
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UC Newsroom |

Serving the new California: 9 ways UC is working to cultivate a university as diverse as the state itself

Find out how UC is making a strategic effort to cultivate a student, staff and faculty community that reflects the state it serves.
UC Office of the President |

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2023-24 budget proposal

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 budget:

Governor Newsom has put forward a budget proposal that maintains his strong commitment to the University of California and allows us to continue our important work supporting all Californians. At this time of declining State revenues, his support for the University and our students is truly extraordinary. We are grateful for his continued support of the University.

Group of students in the capitol building
UC Berkeley |

Pushing to remove legal barriers for formerly incarcerated students

The policy fellowship at UC Berkeley’s Underground Scholars Initiative continues the student group’s tradition of successful legislation work.
UC Office of the President |

University of California announces groundbreaking $80 million grant program to spur climate action projects

As part of a historic partnership between the University and the state of California to combat climate change, UC will award $80 million in research grants across the state.
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Lawrence Livermore National Lab |

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility achieves fusion ignition

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) — a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will pave the way for advancements in national defense and the future of clean power.
UC Office of the President |

UC postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers approve five-year contracts

The University of California today (Dec. 12) issued a statement about the ratification of the new contracts for Postdoctoral Scholars and Academic Researchers.
UC Office of the President |

University of California welcomes selection of Darrell Steinberg as mediator in negotiations with United Auto Workers

The University of California today (Dec. 12) welcomed Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s selection as a mediator in the ongoing negotiations between the University of California and the United Auto Workers (UAW).
Mission residents are swabbed for COVID-19 at a pop-up, test site at the 24th St. Mission Bart Station
UC San Francisco |

A blueprint for more equitable care in public health crises

UCSF partnerships with San Francisco and community groups were key during the pandemic.
UC Davis water tower with solar panels in front
UC Davis |

UC Davis’ annual economic impact more than $12.5B statewide, new report finds

UC Davis generates $6.8B in economic activity for region.
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