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UC Newsroom |

10 hidden treasures from UC special collections

From comic books to political posters and a Shakespearean tome, get a peek at some of the extraordinary objects housed in UC libraries and archives.
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UC Nature |

UC Nature Symposium celebrates 60 years of the Natural Reserve System

Newly rebranded as UC Nature, the UC Natural Reserve System of 42 sites, some in national parks, has supported research, university-level education, and public service at its field stations and outdoor laboratories across California for decades.
UC Office of the President |

Bill authorizing $23 billion bond to fund California scientific research clears key Senate committee

The $23 billion bond would protect jobs, sustain lifesaving research, improve health and bolster the state’s innovation economy.
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UC Highlights 32.3% Pay Proposal, Urges Continued Bargaining Following AFSCME Strike Notice

We are disappointed that AFSCME is moving toward an open-ended strike despite the significant and ongoing progress made at the bargaining table. The University of California remains focused on reaching an agreement that delivers real, immediate benefits for employees and is sustainable over the long term.

We recognize that many employees are facing real pressures related to housing, commuting, and the high cost of living, and those concerns are central to these negotiations. 

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UC Newsroom |

The fight to protect California science starts now

UC is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 895, a critical effort to sustain world-changing research that fuels the fourth-largest economy in the world and supports the quality of life for all Californians.
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How real-world learning at UC prepares students for evolving careers

At UC, 70% of undergrads participate in research, creative projects or service learning. Three new programs bridge classroom learning and real-world experience to launch students into the job market.
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UC Newsroom |

The next generation of California researchers share their passions at Grad Slam

Ten graduate students from each of UC’s campuses will put their science communication skills to the test in Sacramento at the livestreamed 2026 Grad Slam on April 22.
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UC Expands AFSCME Offer with 32.3% Pay Growth, $1,000 Bonuses, and Health Care Cost Caps

The University of California has presented a revised contract offer to AFSCME-represented patient care and service workers that directly responds to employee needs, with new financial incentives, stronger wage growth, and expanded health care protections.

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University of California Proposes Systemwide Pay Increases for Medical Residents

The University of California presented a comprehensive economic package for medical residents and fellows as part of ongoing negotiations with the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR-SEIU). The proposal reflects UC’s commitment to fair, consistent compensation while supporting patient care and clinical training across its health system. 

CIR-SEIU represents approximately 6,300 medical residents and fellows across the UC system who provide essential patient care while completing advanced medical training at UC hospitals and medical centers. 

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UC Newsroom |

What ‘Open Inquiry: UC Arts’ reveals about the future of arts education

A new exhibition of work by recent University of California alumni highlights UC's artistic legacy and shows California’s world-class public university is ready to step in as art schools across the country disappear.
UC Office of the President |

Bill to place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research in California on the November ballot clears Senate Health Committee

The $23 billion bond would protect jobs, sustain lifesaving research, improve health and bolster the state’s innovation economy.
UC Office of the President |

President James B. Milliken statement on Board of Regents appointments and reappointments

UC President James B. Milliken welcomed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointments of Carl “Chip” Robertson, Dorene Dominguez, Mabelle Hueston, and John “Rusty” Areias to UC's governing board, and the reappointments of Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly and Regent Greg Sarris.
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