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Your bird flu questions, answered
“Avian influenza is not new,” said Mark Stetter, dean of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. “But what is new is this virus is changing, and it’s changing in multiple ways that have raised concerns lately.”
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What cuts to NIH funding mean for cancer patients and their families
The American people have consistently supported life-saving cancer research. Now the nation’s bedrock source of public funding for biomedical research is under attack.
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Statement on February AFSCME and UPTE Strike
The University of California is disappointed that AFSCME and UPTE plan to strike. Both unions have chosen to focus their energy on strike preparation and amplifying misinformation rather than negotiating in good faith. We have offered each union meaningful, wage increases, health care premium reductions, and other offers to directly address the issues they've indicated are important to their members.
UC Office of the President |
Provost Katherine Newman statement on continuance of NIH temporary restraining order
We look forward to the judge’s ruling and maintain our position that the Administration’s misguided attempt to cut vital National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding is not only arbitrary and capricious but will stifle lifesaving biomedical research.
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How research prepared Sonya Brooks to represent UC students on the Board of Regents
The first Black woman to serve as UC's student regent talks about her scholarship, her journey as a student raising young kids, and her priorities for change.
UC Office of the President |
Neutral factfinder overwhelmingly favors UC proposals to AFSCME
Fact-finding reports released today concerning the contract dispute between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) favored UC proposals 2-to-1, an indication of the University's good-faith negotiations and sincere intent to resolve the contract dispute.
UC Office of the President |
UC supports legal action against misguided plan to cut vital NIH research funds
UC today (Feb. 10) submitted a declaration in support of the California Attorney General’s suit against the federal government in response to new guidance issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
UC Office of the President |
UC President Michael V. Drake’s message on federal funding freeze
This message is from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., regarding the Jan 27. federal funding freeze memo.
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UC president, regents recognize students for outstanding resilience, leadership and service
Five inspiring UC students received honors at the UC Regents meeting in San Francisco last week.
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How UC is phasing out single-use plastics
Changes are coming to vending machines, dining halls and bookstores near you. Check out UC's progress toward its zero waste goals in the 2024 Annual Sustainability Report.
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Floods, droughts, then fires: Hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up globally
New research from UC scientists links intensifying wet and dry swings to the atmosphere's sponge-like ability to drop and absorb water.
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Los Angeles fires news and resources: What’s happening across the UC system and how you can help
Links and resources for staying up with the latest, along with information on how you can help.