UC Office of the President |

UC forms task force to fight sexual assault

UC President Napolitano announces the formation of a systemwide task force to oversee efforts to prevent sexual violence.
Los Angeles Times |

Public university tuition is up, and the numbers zero in on why

In the 1980s, states contributed most of the funds that public universities needed for higher education. But it's dropped by an average of 26 percent from 1990 to 2009.
Washington Post |

How to diversify a campus, in spite of the Supreme Court

UC President Napolitano reflects on the process of achieving diversity in higher education.
UC Office of the President |

President Napolitano to low-income California students: Aim for college, come to UC

President Napolitano sent a letter this week to low-income California students who scored well on PSAT tests, encouraging them to take rigorous courses and pursue a college education.
Boston.com |

Napolitano to address Northeastern graduates

UC president will deliver the 2014 commencement address at Northeastern University on May 2.
Long Beach Press-Telegram |

Leaders of California’s 3 higher education institutions talk collaboration at Cal State trustees meeting

Heads of UC, CSU, California Community Colleges continue partnerships, including streamlining of the transfer process.
UC Office of the President |

UC releases reports on campus climate, response to protests

Updates available on two systemwide efforts begun more than a year ago.
UC Office of the President |

UC president announces change in agriculture division

University of California President Janet Napolitano announced today (March 11) that the division of Agriculture and Natural Resources will return to reporting directly to the UC President.
Sacramento Bee |

All about coffee

UC Davis establishes a research center devoted to java; a major in coffee may be brewing as well.
The Atlantic |

Making colleges more diverse without affirmative action

Outreach programs, such as UC's Early Academic Outreach Program, have taken on renewed importance as a way to build a student body that reflects the state's diverse population.
UC Office of the President |

UC reaches tentative agreement with AFSCME to avert strike

Multi-year deal averts union walkout scheduled for March 3-7.
UC Office of the President |

UC president launches Oakland outreach project

UC Oakland Partnership aims to strengthen ties between the Office of the President and the community by supporting local businesses and civic organizations, and awarding scholarships to students committed to enrolling at a UC campus.