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A message from UC President James B. Milliken

A message from UC President James B. Milliken to the UC community.
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University of California announces settlement in litigation related to antisemitism on campus, makes significant contributions to organizations committed to fighting antisemitism

The University of California announced today (Tuesday, July 29) a settlement in Frankel v. Regents of the University of California, resolving claims against UC related to UCLA’s initial response to protest activity in 2024.
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UC admission of first-year California students tops 100,000, a new record

The University of California announced today (July 28) that it admitted 100,947 California first-year students, its largest class to date.
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Christopher Witko named executive director of the University of California Center Sacramento

The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) has appointed Christopher Witko as executive director of the University of California Center Sacramento (UCCS).
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UPTE Rejects UC’s Proposal for Increased Wages, Medical Insurance Premium Discounts 

The University Professional and Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 union today rejected a new package of UC proposals that included wage increases up to 20% over the three-year contract.  

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UC and UAW Begin Contract Negotiations for New Student Services Professionals Bargaining Unit

The University of California and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local Union 4811 began negotiations today for the first student services and advising professionals bargaining unit contract.

Recognized by UC in April, the new unit means that UAW will now represent 4,875 policy-covered employees across the system.

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UC and UAW Begin Contract Negotiations for Graduate Student Employees

The University of California and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local Union 4811 began negotiations for a new contract for graduate student researchers and academic student employees (teaching assistants/readers/tutors) today.  

UC’s priorities for bargaining this contract include supporting this workforce and negotiating a fair contract in light of continued uncertainties related to federal funding.  

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UC Raises AFSCME Members’ Wages, Provides New Health Insurance Credits 

More than 37,000 University of California employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3299 (AFSCME) received a pay increase today to $25 an hour, or a 5% increase, whichever is greater, thanks to new terms implemented by UC last week.  

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University of California mourns the passing of former UC President Robert C. Dynes

The University of California community is deeply saddened by the passing of former UC President and former UC San Diego Chancellor Robert C. Dynes.
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UC statement on 2025-26 final state budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement on the state’s FY 2025-26 budget.
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Congress weighs deep cuts to federal student financial aid, Medicaid programs

If approved, the changes will make it harder for students and families to pay for college and could result in some Californians losing access to health care.
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Cuts to federal science spending will cost every American

America’s scientific leadership is teetering. The proposed federal budget would send it off a cliff.
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