Under UC’s Fair Wage/Fair Work Plan, all employees hired to work 20 hours or more a week will be paid an hourly wage of at least $13 starting Oct. 1, rising to $15 by October 2017.

The Center for Economic Forecasting and Development aims to create modern, first-rate economic forecasts and economic development products that expand understanding and amplify interest in one of California’s most vital growth areas.

Scorecard's interactive website, which bases its analysis on data from students who received federal financial aid, shows that the University of California is a good investment for students, their families, and for federal and state government.

Jagdeep Singh Bachher: At UC, we believe that investing in solutions to climate change will have more significant impact than a blanket divestment policy. That’s why we are committing $1 billion toward finding solutions to climate change.

The site is designed as a one-stop shop and details an expanding array of services for veterans.

Chancellor Leland: Unlike many startups that failed during the recession, UC Merced has kept its doors to increasing numbers of students, especially from first-generation, minority and low-income families.

University of California President Janet Napolitano made the following statement today (Sept. 4) after the California Senate confirmed three regents nominated by Gov. Jerry Brown:

“I look forward to working with newly confirmed Regents Gareth Elliott, Eloy Ortiz Oakley and John Pérez as we strive to increase enrollment of Californians, ensure affordability and preserve the university’s world-class educational and research quality.”

University of California Board of Regents Chairman Monica Lozano made the following statement today (Sept. 4) after the California Senate confirmed three regents nominated by Gov. Jerry Brown:

Total assets managed by the Office of the Chief Investment Officer of the Regents are now $98.2 billion as of June 30, 2015, up from $90.6 billion at the end of the last fiscal year.

UC Merced entered its second decade of instruction Wednesday, when classes started for an estimated 6,600 students.

Capitol Weekly's top 100 list of influential people in California boasts UC's president at the No. 10 spot.

UC Davis Chancellor Katehi: "Each of us must do more to create a campus culture where violence of any type is never tolerated and perpetrators are dealt with in an appropriate and decisive manner."