Fact-finding reports released today concerning the contract dispute between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) favored UC proposals 2-to-1, an indication of the University's good-faith negotiations and sincere intent to resolve the contract dispute.
UC Office of the President |
Neutral factfinder overwhelmingly favors UC proposals to AFSCME
UC Office of the President |
UC statement on Judge’s temporary restraining order halting devastating cuts to NIH research grants
We are grateful for the judge’s order and the bipartisan chorus of policymakers for supporting efforts to continue this vital research that saves lives and improves health care for countless Americans. The University of California is committed to working with the new administration to ensure taxpayer dollars are well spent on innovations and lifesaving research.
UC Office of the President |
UC supports legal action against misguided plan to cut vital NIH research funds
UC today (Feb. 10) submitted a declaration in support of the California Attorney General’s suit against the federal government in response to new guidance issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
UC Office of the President |
UC President Michael V. Drake’s message on federal funding freeze
This message is from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., regarding the Jan 27. federal funding freeze memo.
UC Merced |
Former President Carter inspired many during visit to UC Merced
President Jimmy Carter made his way to a young UC Merced campus to accept the Spendlove Prize in social justice, diplomacy and tolerance in 2010.
UC Newsroom |
Los Angeles fires news and resources: What’s happening across the UC system and how you can help
Links and resources for staying up with the latest, along with information on how you can help.
UC Office of the President |
UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2025-26 state budget proposal
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 budget.
UC Office of the President |
Advisory committee named for UC Riverside Chancellor search
The committee’s first in-person meeting will be held January 9, 2025, at UC Riverside.
UC Office of the President |
University of California enrollment continues to grow
Building on this past year’s enrollment gains, the University of California again announces high-water mark numbers with notable increases across its campuses for fall 2024. According to data released today, Jan. 7, total California resident undergraduate enrollment grew by 3,910 students — a 2 percent rise over the previous year. Incoming California undergraduates, first-years and transfers, now stand at 60,644 students.
UC Newsroom |
UC awards $15.5M in research grants to tackle big questions in health, AI, agriculture and climate justice
Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.
UC Office of the President |
UC announces new appointment to Board of Regents
University of California Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., welcomed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointment of Robert “Bob” Myers to UC’s governing board and released the following statement today (Nov. 21):
UC Merced |
Summit aims to ease the path for transfer students
More than 70 percent of students who start classes at community colleges plan to transfer to four-year universities, but only 20-30 percent do. A recent summit at UC Merced featuring higher education leaders from CCC, CSU and UC brought the problem into focus.