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UC, UAW reach tentative agreement on new three-year contract

The University of California today (Nov. 4) announced a tentative three-year agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for UC’s approximately 4,000 academic researchers.

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Three University of California physician organizations awarded top marks on quality, patient experience and cost

Three University of California physician groups were honored by the Integrated Healthcare Association with its prestigious ‘Excellence in Healthcare’ award.

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Dr. Carrie L. Byington takes the reins at UC Health

Dr. Carrie L. Byington started as executive vice president of UC Health today (Oct. 31). The University of California Board of Regents appointed Byington at its July meeting to lead the university’s health enterprise following a nationwide search.

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UC stands with DACA recipients

The University of California will fight for DACA before the Supreme Court in November.

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University of California statement on filing of amicus briefs in support of DACA

On September 27, 2019, the Regents of the University of California filed a brief in the Supreme Court challenging the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA. Since then, hundreds of corporations, national security experts, colleges and universities, and members of Congress, among others, have filed amicus, or “friend of the court,” briefs in support of DACA.

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Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on filing Supreme Court brief on DACA

The University of California today filed a brief in the Supreme Court challenging the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. 

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Nominations sought for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Nobel laureate meetings fellowship

The University of California’s Office of the President and the Office of the Chief Investment Officer are seeking applicants from UC students and postdoctoral fellows to attend an invitation-only week of lectures and small seminars with Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany.

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How garbage from landfills is advancing UC's clean energy future

Landfills are a major source of greenhouse gas emssions. UC's new biogas deal turns that pollution into an energy source.

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Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano to the UC community

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 18) sent the following letter to the UC community about her decision to step down as president:

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University of California President Janet Napolitano announces decision to step down next year

UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (Sept. 18) at the UC Board of Regents meeting that she will step down in August 2020 after seven years of leading California’s preeminent public university system.

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The University of California declares a climate emergency

UC President Janet Napolitano and all 10 chancellors recognize ‘the need for a drastic societal shift to combat the growing threat of climate change.’

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Care about the planet? UC campuses stand out in Sierra magazine’s ‘Cool Schools’ list

Seven campuses are among nation's most eco-friendly, while UC Irvine sets a record for being in the top 10 for a decade.