The UC president marks his first year in office — with all its triumphs and challenges — and shares his optimism for the future of such a resilient community.
The University of California |
President Michael V. Drake, M.D., reflects on an extraordinary year
UC Newsroom |
UC ranks first among colleges and universities in green power usage
The Environmental Protection Agency puts UC on top in its new ranking, with nearly half of the university's electricity sourced from green power in 2020.
UC Office of the President |
UC Regents approve Tuition Stability Plan to increase predictability, financial aid and academic resources; tuition for current undergraduates to remain flat
The University of California Board of Regents approved today (July 22) the Tuition Stability Plan to increase predictability for students and families, better support students with the greatest financial need and provide critical resources for UC campuses.
UC Office of the President |
UC Berkeley law student Marlenee Blas Pedral appointed as 2022-23 UC student regent
The University of California Board of Regents today (July 21) appointed UC Berkeley law student Marlenee Blas Pedral to be the 2022-23 student regent.
UC Office of the President |
UC admissions reach record highs for California freshmen, underrepresented students and community college transfers
Following an unprecedented year marked by the coronavirus pandemic, hybrid instruction and travel restrictions, the University of California announced today (July 19) that its campuses made record-breaking admission offers to a new class of undergraduates.
UC Office of the President |
UC celebrates $15 million Mellon grant to support faculty diversity
The University of California today (July 16) announced the receipt of a $15 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP).
UC Office of the President |
UC’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions Initiative releases report on systemwide efforts to increase number of Latinx students, ways to strengthen outcomes
The University of California’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Initiative recently released a report titled “La Lucha Sigue: The University of California’s Role as a Hispanic-Serving Research Institution System.”
UC Office of the President |
UC studies: Contrary to popular belief, residents are not fleeing California
Despite California losing a congressional seat for the first time in history due to slow population growth, there is no evidence of an abnormal increase in residents planning to move out of the state, according to the results of a new UC survey.
UC Office of the President |
UC announces new chair, committee appointments for Board of Regents
The University of California announced today the recent appointment of Regent Cecilia V. Estolano to chair of the UC Board of Regents for 2021-22, effective July 1. Chair Estolano was elected by her colleagues and will oversee her first board meeting in July.
UC Office of the President |
UC statement on 2021 state budget agreement between Gov. Newsom and state leaders
University of California Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (June 30) issued the following statement on the Budget Act of 2021, which Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign in the coming days:
UC Office of the President |
Princeton and former Obama administration leader to take the helm of external relations, communications for UC
The University of California has selected Brent Colburn to be the next senior vice president of External Relations and Communications for UC’s Office of President, as approved today (June 23) by its Board of Regents.
UC Newsroom |
Oprah's advice to the Class of 2021
“Let service be your mantra,” Oprah Winfrey urged UC Santa Barbara's newest graduates.