UC Office of the President |

UC Office of the President statement on Academic Council’s standardized testing report

The University of California Office of the President issued a statement today (Feb. 3) on the report by the UC Academic Council’s Standardized Testing Task Force (STTF).

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources |

UC launches first-ever organic research institute, with a hand from Clif Bar

The California Organic Institute will accelerate the development and adoption of effective farming tools and practices.

UC Berkeley |

How UC is working to expand open access to its research

UC continues to press for free access to publicly-funded research despite stalled talks with Elsevier.

UC Office of the President |

UC, AFSCME reach tentative agreements on new four-year contracts for health care, service workers

The University of California today (Jan. 28) announced tentative four-year agreements with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union representing UC’s approximately 16,000 patient care and 10,000 service workers.

UC Office of the President |

UC’s California student enrollment climbs for fourth straight year

In a testament to the University of California’s continuing commitment to making higher education accessible to more Californians, enrollment of in-state undergraduates rose for the fourth consecutive year in fall 2019.  

UC Office of the President and UC Board of Regents |

Statement from UC Board of Regents Chair Pérez and UC President Napolitano on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan

UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and UC President Janet Napolitano today (January 10) issued a statement on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan.

UC Office of the President |

Apply now: Champion student success by becoming the next Student Regent

The University of California Board of Regents is searching for the next student representative to serve on UC’s governing body. The Student Regent is a full voting member of the board, representing students across the university’s 10-campus system. This impactful role brings the voice of the student to every issue and decision before the board.

San Francisco Chronicle |

University of California President Janet Napolitano says she will step down in August

Napolitano, 61, has led the vast university of 10 campuses, five medical centers and three national laboratories since 2013.

UC Office of the President |

Update on search for University of California president

Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, a woman and minority-owned executive search firm, has been selected to help identify candidates and facilitate a global search for a new president of the University of California.

UC Office of the President |

UC, DACA recipients get their day in Supreme Court

Today is the culmination of a two-year journey for the University of California, its undocumented students and the nation, as the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in UC’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempts to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

UC Office of the President |

UC statement on passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard J. Tyson

University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Health’s Executive Vice President Dr. Carrie Byington issued a statement today (Nov. 10) following the passing of Bernard J. Tyson, CEO and chair of Kaiser Permanente.

UC Office of the President |

UC President Napolitano’s statement on White House exit from Paris climate accord

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (Nov. 5) following the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.