University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued a statement today (Sept. 23) regarding the appointment of Dr. Joseph I. Castro as the California State University system’s next chancellor.
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UC President Drake congratulates new CSU chancellor
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New poll: California youth carefully following COVID-19 health guidelines, motivated to vote because of pandemic and protests against racial injustice
More than 80 percent of California youth say they are strictly adhering to social distancing guidelines and 2 out of 3 are concerned about lifting public health restrictions too quickly, according to a new poll the University of California released today (Sept. 21).
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UC Investments grows portfolio to $140 billion during tumultuous year
The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer (UC Investments) announced today (Sept. 15) that its assets under management grew to $140 billion as of August 31, 2020, a $10 billion jump from the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2020. That represents a 47 percent increase since 2014.
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UC moves to scrap single-use plastics
University of California campuses are phasing out single-use plastics as part of a bold commitment to achieve zero waste, furthering its long-established, innovative sustainability efforts and goals. The new policy will transition UC away from plastic bags in retail and dining locations and eventually eliminate single-use plastic food service items and plastic bottles.
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Wildfires burn six UC Natural Reserves; seventh threatened
Wildfires are burning at six reserves in the UC Natural Reserve System across northern and central California, and threatening a seventh.
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UC to ditch single-use plastics
The University of California is taking a stand against the throwaway culture that is choking our oceans and landfills with single-use plastics.
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New survey shows California youth actively engaged in elections, support expanded voting options, worry about pandemic’s impact on elections
The University of California today (July 21) released results from a new survey of California youth that provides insights into their political and civic engagement as the 2020 general election approaches amid COVID-19 challenges.
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UC admission of California students at all-time record high
The University of California announced today (July 16) that it has offered a record number of California freshmen and transfer students admission to at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for fall 2020.
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UC statement on Department of Homeland Security reversal of international student visa order
University of California Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and President Janet Napolitano issued a joint statement today (July 14) on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind a directive that would have forced international students to leave the country if their schools held all classes online due to COVID-19.
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Dr. Michael Drake: In his own words
A recap of the incoming president’s question and answer session on July 10, 2020.
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UC Merced welcomes Juan Sánchez Muñoz as fourth chancellor
The new chancellor will guide the campus in ascending to new heights as a research university.
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UC poised to sue federal government over new visa policy for international students
The University of California today (July 8) announced new plans to file suit against the federal government for violating the rights of the University and its students when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to bar international students from staying in the country if they attend U.S. universities that offer only online courses during the COVID-19 health crisis.