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.

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

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.

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.

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

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).

UCSF partnerships with San Francisco and community groups were key during the pandemic.

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

University of California officials today (Nov. 29) announced tentative agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) on new five-year contracts for UC Postdoctoral Scholars and Academic Researchers. Once ratified by union members, the new contracts will be effective through September 30, 2027.

The new contracts address key issues including fair compensation, job security and paid family leave.

A partnership between the campus and the largest community college in the Central Valley will prepare students to attend UC Merced.

Including UC Davis Chancellor May’s ‘Uncle Ike,’ a Tuskegee Airman.

Nearly 200 countries will participate in the United Nations’ climate change conference, known as COP27 (short for the 27th Conference of the Parties) from Nov. 6-18.