The University of California is taking a stand against the throwaway culture that is choking our oceans and landfills with single-use plastics.
UC to ditch single-use plastics
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Michael Drake: In his own words
A recap of the incoming president’s question and answer session on July 10, 2020.
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.
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.
UC welcomes our next president: Michael V. Drake, M.D.
The University of California Board of Regents has appointed Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students and 230,000 faculty and staff.
New survey finds 3 in 4 Americans believe universities are key to tackling global challenges
The University of California, the Policy Institute at King’s College London and market research firm Ipsos today (June 29) released results from a new, eye-opening international study of residents in 11 countries, including the United States, about the impact and value of higher education.
UC Regents declare their support for an end to race-blind admissions
UC leaders champion effort to roll back a law they say has long hindered the university's mission of access.
University of California Health children’s hospitals ranked among the nation’s best
All four children’s hospitals of University of California Health were recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report.
UC, UBC announce University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) leadership transition
University of California President Janet Napolitano and University of British Columbia President Santa J. Ono today (June 22) announced a transition in leadership of the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), a network of 22 leading North American research universities working together to accelerate local and regional climate action.