UC Office of the President |
President Milliken’s statement on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
The University of California and people across our nation honor the life, impact, and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
UC Newsroom |
New UC Regents awards to celebrate and encourage innovation across the UC system
The new awards will recognize groundbreaking research, transformative startups and community partnerships that exemplify the University’s commitment to innovation and public benefit. Nominations close May 1.
UC Office of the President |
UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2026–27 state budget proposal
The budget introduced today by Governor Newsom continues to provide critical support for the University and our students.
UC Office of the President |
University of California sets enrollment records
For the first time ever, UC’s total student enrollment exceeds 300,000 and California resident undergraduate enrollment surpasses 200,000.
UC Berkeley |
For 20 years, this UC Berkeley program has helped students who’ve been in foster care succeed
Hope Scholars started with one employee and one student. It has since grown to offer hundreds of students holistic support, including mentorship, emergency funds and move-in day supplies.
UC Merced |
UC Merced receives transformational $38 million gift from Mackenzie Scott
The extraordinary investment will accelerate programs that deepen UC Merced's commitment to access and opportunity.
UC Office of the President |
A message from UC President James B. Milliken: Marking 100 days together
A message from UC President James B. Milliken marking his first 100 days at UC.
UC Santa Barbara |
Vast collection of historic American music released via UC Santa Barbara Library partnership with Dust-to-Digital Foundation
Thousands of songs representing some of the rarest and most uniquely American music borne from the Jazz Age and the Great Depression would have likely been lost to landfills and faded from memory.
UC Newsroom |
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.
UC Office of the President |
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.