Nearly 200 undocumented students and residents are training in U.S. medical schools and teaching hospitals.
DACA students risk everything to become doctors
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on filing Supreme Court brief on DACA
The University of California today filed a brief in the Supreme Court challenging the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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Test your UC Latino knowledge
Take our fun quiz to see how well you know the UC community's contributions to our nation's Hispanic heritage.
New UC students share their hopes and dreams
We check in with nine of our newest arrivals as they launch into their journeys at UC.
UC admits all-time record number of freshmen, transfer students
The University of California announced today (July 22) that it has offered an all-time record number of incoming students a spot on at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for the 2019-20 academic year.
UC statement on immigration raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today (July 14): Large-scale immigration raids are designed to strike fear in our immigrant communities, and the University of California will not be a willing participant in them.
Finally, a closet that’s fun to be in
Trans and nonbinary students get a great, free place to shop at UC Santa Cruz's Cantú Clothing Closet.
Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on American Dream and Promise Act
The University of California applauds the House of Representatives for passage of the American Dream and Promise Act and urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly take up the legislation and send it to the president for his signature.
UC Berkeley crowned Coolest Campus in 2019 Cool Campus Challenge
Twenty-two thousand students, staff and faculty from across all 10 University of California campus locations and the University of California Office of the President participated in a month-long competition that resulted in over 21,650,000 pounds of carbon dioxide saved.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama, celebrities and athletes celebrated College Signing Day with 10,000 high school and transfer students
Ten thousand college-bound high school and transfer students greeted former first lady Michelle Obama with cheers of excitement as she took the stage during this year’s College Signing Day event, co-hosted by the University of California and Reach Higher. Celebrities such as Conan O’Brien and John Legend joined Mrs. Obama at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion to celebrate the pursuit of higher education.