To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of California is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Latinos past and present at UC as Latino enrollment reaches record highs for this academic year.
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A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on the passing of Charles F. McMillan, former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory
“We at the University of California were stunned and heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of our friend and colleague Charles McMillan. Charlie was an extraordinary leader, scientist, and human being who made far-reaching contributions to science and technology in service to national security and the greater good. We send our sincere condolences and best wishes to his family, friends, and all those who worked with him at the Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.”
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California’s Public Employment Relations Board ends mediation between UC and AFSCME
Mediation between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) ended unexpectedly today after it was canceled by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).
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Access to life-saving nutrition for babies is closer to becoming law as AB 3059 heads to governor’s desk
The University of California and Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D., celebrate the successful passage of AB 3059, a pivotal step toward addressing disparities in accessing donor milk, a life-saving nutrition source for babies in need. With the bill passed by both the Senate and Assembly, attention turns to securing the Governor's signature to make it law.
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University of California, AFSCME begin mediation to resolve impasse
Mediation began today between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to resolve an impasse declared in July.
The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) oversees the two-day mediation. AFSCME declared an impasse after the two parties could not reach an agreement during negotiations for the next contract.
AFSCME represents 31,000 service and patient care workers across the University system, which includes 10 campuses, six academic health centers and three national labs.
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UC offers historic wage increases to UPTE-represented employees
The University of California offered historic wage increases totaling $260 million to employees represented by University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) during bargaining Friday. If accepted, the wage increases would boost the pay for more than 18,000 UC employees represented by UPTE by as much as 21 percent over the three-year contract.
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Updates on UC campus climate efforts
A letter from President Drake providing updates on UC campus climate efforts.
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Update on search for the 22nd University of California president
University of California Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly today named the regental members of a special committee to lead the search for the 22nd UC president.
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Stocks and real estate power UC’s investments to $180 billion at fiscal year end
The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer (UC Investments) announced today (August 1) that the UC endowment returned 12.8% at the end of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, while its pension was up 12.2% and working capital, 9.7%. The latest gains bring the total investment portfolio to $180 billion, a $16 billion increase over the previous year. The value of the University’s investment assets has doubled over the past 10 years.
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Letter to the UC community from President Michael V. Drake, M.D.
A note from President Drake about his decision to step down from his role as president at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
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University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announces plans to step down next year
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announced today that he will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year after five years leading California’s world-renowned public research university system. Dr. Drake was appointed as the 21st president of the University of California in July 2020, a position that became part of a 50-year career in higher education.
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UC announces record-breaking admissions for fall 2024
The University of California admitted the largest and most diverse class in its history for fall 2024, including big jumps in admission offers to California students, community college transfers and students historically underrepresented.