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An update from UC President James B. Milliken

We begin the academic year with excitement and purpose, but also with recognition that this is a very challenging time for the University of California and higher education more broadly.
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10 tips on financial aid at the University of California. For starters: More than half of students pay no tuition.

UC has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation, with more than half of California undergraduates getting enough financial aid to cover all their tuition.
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UC Affirms Commitment to Nurses with 27% Pay Raise Amid Financial Pressures

Demonstrating its commitment to recognizing the tremendous value of nurses at the University of California system, today UC offered the California Nurses Association union more than two dozen contract proposals, including wage increases of 27% over the proposed five-year contract.

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University of California and Teamsters Begin Systemwide Contract Negotiations

Negotiations between the University of California (UC) and Teamsters Local 2010 have officially commenced for a new collective bargaining agreement affecting approximately 17,757 administrative support staff across the UC system.

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UC alumni launch more companies than graduates from anywhere else in the world

Six University of California campuses are among the top 100 universities for entrepreneurship globally, with UC Berkeley claiming the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row.
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Statement from President James B. Milliken

The murder of Charlie Kirk today at Utah Valley University was tragic and reprehensible.
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University of California Presents Last, Best and Final Offer to UPTE

In an effort to reach a resolution after 15 months of negotiations, the University of California (UC) today presented its Last, Best and Final Offer (LBFO) to the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union. 

The offer reflects movement by UC toward addressing UPTE’s priorities, including an additional wage increase and measures to help offset rising health care costs for more than 19,000 UPTE-represented employees across the system. It comes amidst significant financial uncertainty faced by the UC system due to federal and state activities. 

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UC launches Speak Up for Science campaign as critical research faces unprecedented federal threats

As the University of California faces funding threats at the federal level, the University’s scientific community is coming together to amplify the life-saving research happening at UC through the Speak Up for Science campaign.
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ICYMI: New poll shows broad support for UC among California voters

A new poll from the Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) finds a clear majority of respondents agree that UC helps students get ahead, provides vital health care services, and produces critical research that benefits California communities.
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Critical research hangs in the balance as UC faces unprecedented federal threats

Explore some of the research happening at UC that’s poised to deliver transformative benefits to the American people.
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As Congress debates next year’s federal budget, join UC in speaking up for science

A growing movement of citizens, students and scientists is mobilizing to send a resounding message to America’s elected leaders.
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Statement following UC President James B. Milliken’s August 25 and 26 meetings with California legislative leaders

University of California Senior Vice President of External Relations & Communications Meredith Vivian Turner released the following statement today (August 26) after UC President James B. Milliken’s August 25 and 26 meetings with California legislative leaders:

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