Universal open access to UC research and contained costs were important, unmet goals.
UC Berkeley |
Why UC split with publishing giant Elsevier
Los Angeles Times |
Michelle Obama will visit UCLA in May to celebrate students heading to college
The former first lady's 5th annual national College Signing Day event will be held on the West Coast for the first time.
UC Office of the President |
UC and Reach Higher will host former first lady Michelle Obama’s 5th anniversary College Signing Day celebration on May 1
First College Signing Day event hosted by Reach Higher on the West Coast; festivities to be held at UC’s nine undergraduate campuses with marquee event at UCLA.
UC Office of the President |
Statement affirming the University of California’s commitment to free expression
The University of California Office of the President issued a statement today (March 4) regarding President Trump's announcement of a possible executive order mandating that colleges allow free speech on their campuses or lose critical federal research funding.
UC Office of the President |
UC terminates subscriptions with world’s largest scientific publisher in push for open access to publicly funded research
As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to meet UC’s key goal: securing universal open access to UC research while containing the rapidly escalating costs associated with for-profit journals.
UC Office of the President |
Statement on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan
UC Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer and UC President Janet Napolitano today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan:
The Washington Post |
Janet Napolitano: Don’t let the Trump administration undermine Title IX
Colleges and universities cannot waver on doing what’s right.
University of California Admissions |
The UC application deadline is Nov. 30
REMINDER: The UC application deadline is 11:59 p.m. PST, Nov. 30! To apply online, click here.
The Washington Post |
Trump can’t immediately end DACA, appeals court panel says, setting up Supreme Court fight
The result is favorable to 800,000 DACA recipients and to the University of California suit challenging the program's rescission.
UC Office of the President |
UC statement on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision on DACA
The University of California applauds today’s decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that keeps in place the injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
UC Newsroom |
UC makes bold commitment to 100 percent clean electricity
The university pledges to transition to clean energy by 2025.
UC Office of the President |
Advisory committee named for UC Santa Cruz chancellor search
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Oct. 26) announced the formation of an advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead UC Santa Cruz. Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer also appointed five regents to serve on the committee.