UC Newsroom |

Finalists announced for 2020 UC Startup Pitch Showcase

Five UC startups will have the opportunity to pitch their companies to more than 900 business leaders and could win $10 million in funding.

High Country News |

Why the University of California is fighting for DACA

From a campus legal clinic all the way to the Supreme Court, UC stands up for Dreamers.

UC Newsroom |

Students: Flex your political power. It starts by registering to vote.

Younger voters could have a huge impact on the results in 2020 — but only if they register and vote.

UC Office of the President |

Apply now: Champion student success by becoming the next Student Regent

The University of California Board of Regents is searching for the next student representative to serve on UC’s governing body. The Student Regent is a full voting member of the board, representing students across the university’s 10-campus system. This impactful role brings the voice of the student to every issue and decision before the board.

UC Santa Cruz and Sonoma State University |

Bringing sea otters back to San Francisco Bay

The California population could triple if otters returned to their historic home — they just need to get past those great white sharks first.

UC Office of the President and UC Board of Regents |

University of California statement on filing of amicus briefs in support of DACA

On September 27, 2019, the Regents of the University of California filed a brief in the Supreme Court challenging the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA. Since then, hundreds of corporations, national security experts, colleges and universities, and members of Congress, among others, have filed amicus, or “friend of the court,” briefs in support of DACA.

KTLA |

Told she’d never go to college, this San Diego lawyer is now a border angel helping other immigrants

A UC San Diego alum is a practicing attorney because of the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Medium |

Regarding UC’s decision to sue the Trump Administration on the unlawful repeal of DACA

UC President Janet Napolitano explains why the university is suing to protect DACA.

Los Angeles Times |

Op-Ed: Ending DACA would violently disrupt many public classrooms

A UCLA alum and teacher with DACA status writes that ending the program would irreparably harm her Los Angeles community and worsen the teacher shortage.

Association of Medical Colleges |

DACA students risk everything to become doctors

Nearly 200 undocumented students and residents are training in U.S. medical schools and teaching hospitals.

UC Office of the President |

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. 

UC Newsroom |

8 tips to hack college

Starting college can feel overwhelming, but with a few simple tips you'll soon be right at home.