The Trump administration dealt a blow today to scientific discovery and medical advancement. Fetal tissue research has helped find cures for millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating diseases, while improving the quality of life for others.
UC President Napolitano’s statement on new restrictions regarding fetal tissue research
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on American Dream and Promise Act
The University of California applauds the House of Representatives for passage of the American Dream and Promise Act and urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly take up the legislation and send it to the president for his signature.
UC Santa Barbara first-generation student Jamaal Muwwakkil nominated as 2020-21 UC student regent
A University of California Board of Regents’ special committee has nominated Jamaal Muwwakkil, a UC Santa Barbara doctoral student in linguistics, to be the 2020-21 student regent, UC announced today (May 29).
UC reserve system grows to include Point Reyes, Mount Lassen
The new locations will provide opportunities for scientists and students as part of the world's largest university-administered reserve network.
UC president recognizes students for outstanding leadership
Alex Arnold and Enid Partika were honored for their on-campus leadership at the May 16 UC Regents meeting.
UC’s Chancellor Leland to retire; search underway for next UC Merced leader
A national search will commence for the next visionary to lead the University of California, Merced, following Chancellor Dorothy Leland announcement today (May 16) that she will retire from the system’s youngest campus at the end of the current academic year.
UC Riverside Provost Cynthia K. Larive to become UC Santa Cruz’s 11th chancellor
The University of California Board of Regents approved today (May 16) Dr. Cynthia K. Larive as the eleventh chancellor of UC Santa Cruz. Currently the provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Riverside, Larive has served the UC community for nearly a decade and a half as a faculty member, administrator and leader.
Students wow with science and solutions at 5th annual Grad Slam
Grad students across the UC system show off the future of research with aplomb — and in under three minutes.
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on May Revision to Governor’s Budget
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today on the May Revise.
Statement on passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (April 30) regarding the passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher.
The best deal on a college education? It’s at UC
Eight UC campuses make the top 50 of all universities in the country, and the top three publics are UCs.
UC expands its college-eligibility platform to San Diego high school
The University of California is continuing to expand its innovative online tool to help students better track their progress toward college eligibility. Hundreds of Morse High School students are among the latest to have access to UC’s Transcript Evaluation Service (TES), UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (April 18) during a rally at the school.