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UC President James B. Milliken awards UC Presidential Medal to Joan and Sanford I. Weill
UC President James B. Milliken has awarded the university’s highest honor to Joan and Sanford I. Weill in recognition of their years of extraordinary service and transformative support across the arts and sciences.
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Statement on the release of proposed settlement agreement sent by the Department of Justice to the University of California
As required by the court, the University has released a copy of the proposed settlement agreement sent by the Department of Justice to the University on August 8, 2025. UC has been clear it must evaluate its response to the administration’s settlement proposal that, like all settlement communications, is confidential. As stated previously, the proposed $1.2 billion settlement payment alone would derail work that saves lives, grows our economy, and fortifies our national security.
UC Newsroom |
Shaping your personal narrative: PIQ tips and more from UC admissions experts
Applying to UC as a first-year student? We’ve got answers to some of the top questions students ask, including tips on how to think about the narrative sections of the application, like the Personal Insight Questions.
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What’s the most important part of the UC application? Our admissions experts weigh in.
Are you applying to the University of California for fall admission as a first-year student? Don’t stress! We’ve got pointers and info right here, from how the admissions process works to getting financial aid and top tips for applying.
UC Merced |
20 years in, UC Merced celebrates achievements, looks to future
In just two decades, UC Merced has grown into a recognized leader in conducting academic research, developing young minds for career success and driving economic growth.
UC Office of the President |
UC President Milliken names advisory committee for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory director search
University of California President James B. Milliken today announced the appointment of a search advisory committee to support a national search for the next director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
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University of California sets world record for Nobel Prizes in a single year
“These remarkable achievements by five UC-affiliated Nobel Prize winners reflect the very best of the world-changing teaching, research, and public service happening across our University,” said UC President James B. Milliken.
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UC President James B. Milliken statement on UC Berkeley professor Omar M. Yaghi’s Nobel Prize in chemistry win
University of California President James B. Milliken released today (Oct. 8) the statement below following the announcement of the Nobel Prize in chemistry, which was awarded to Omar Yaghi, The James and Neeltje Tretter Professor of Chemistry at UC Berkeley.
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UC President James B. Milliken statement on UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara Nobel Prize in physics winners
UC President James B. Milliken statement following the announcement of the Nobel Prize in physics, awarded to 3 UC professors: John Clarke of UC Berkeley and Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis of UC Santa Barbara.
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An update from UC President James B. Milliken
We begin the academic year with excitement and purpose, but also with recognition that this is a very challenging time for the University of California and higher education more broadly.
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The University of California is the best public university in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings
Seven UC campuses ranked among the top 25 public schools and multiple UC campuses earned top 5 rankings for social mobility and support for veterans.
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UC alumni launch more companies than graduates from anywhere else in the world
Six University of California campuses are among the top 100 universities for entrepreneurship globally, with UC Berkeley claiming the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row.