To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of California is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Latinos past and present at UC as Latino enrollment reaches record highs for this academic year.
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A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on the passing of Charles F. McMillan, former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory
“We at the University of California were stunned and heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of our friend and colleague Charles McMillan. Charlie was an extraordinary leader, scientist, and human being who made far-reaching contributions to science and technology in service to national security and the greater good. We send our sincere condolences and best wishes to his family, friends, and all those who worked with him at the Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.”
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California’s Public Employment Relations Board ends mediation between UC and AFSCME
Mediation between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) ended unexpectedly today after it was canceled by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).
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UC study addresses the nexus of the housing crisis, climate change, and habitat loss
Researchers funded by a California Climate Action Seed and Matching Grant are examining how the urban housing crisis drives development to natural areas.
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Updates on UC campus climate efforts
A letter from President Drake providing updates on UC campus climate efforts.
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Improving predictions of plant species survival with the California poppy
Professors Elsa Cleland of UC San Diego and Jason Sexton of UC Merced will quantify genetic diversity using seeds collected from widespread wild populations, and monitor the fates of those populations in the wild.
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Update on search for the 22nd University of California president
University of California Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly today named the regental members of a special committee to lead the search for the 22nd UC president.
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You can’t stop wildfire, but you can take steps to fireproof your home
Practical tips informed by cutting-edge research from UC Cooperative Extension foresters.
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10 surprising facts about UC financial aid
Did you know that more than half of UC’s California undergrads pay no tuition? Learn about how financial aid can put UC within reach.
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Stocks and real estate power UC’s investments to $180 billion at fiscal year end
The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer (UC Investments) announced today (August 1) that the UC endowment returned 12.8% at the end of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, while its pension was up 12.2% and working capital, 9.7%. The latest gains bring the total investment portfolio to $180 billion, a $16 billion increase over the previous year. The value of the University’s investment assets has doubled over the past 10 years.
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Letter to the UC community from President Michael V. Drake, M.D.
A note from President Drake about his decision to step down from his role as president at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
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University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announces plans to step down next year
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announced today that he will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year after five years leading California’s world-renowned public research university system. Dr. Drake was appointed as the 21st president of the University of California in July 2020, a position that became part of a 50-year career in higher education.