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UC President announces National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement

The University of California – birthplace of the Free Speech Movement – will open a center in Washington DC devoted to First Amendment issues.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine christens Michael Drake Drive to honor former chancellor

Drake, the current UC president, led campus during era of unprecedented growth.

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UC students call on federal lawmakers to increase financial aid

UC students and leaders testified to the urgent need to reinvest in Pell Grant funding that helps those from low-income families pay for college.

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President Drake announces new Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name

A new presidential policy will ensure that all individuals are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived or preferred name at UC.

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UC president honors student leadership on DACA, representation in science

UCLA’s Dellara Gorjian and UC Merced’s Radio Bio were honored for outstanding public service at the July 30 UC Regents meeting.

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Dr. Michael Drake: In his own words

A recap of the incoming president’s question and answer session on July 10, 2020.

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UC welcomes our next president: Michael V. Drake, M.D.

The University of California Board of Regents has appointed Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students and 230,000 faculty and staff.

Santa Cruz Sentinel |

DACA community braces for a Supreme Court ruling

Anxiety goes off the charts for the DACA community when the Supreme Court announces decisions. There are more humane ways to handle this, writes Regina Day Langhout.

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UC president to Stockton students: We want you

A visit from civic and UC leaders has Stockton students excited to achieve college.

UC Irvine |

UC’s National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement selects inaugural class of fellows, expands board

UC Irvine chancellor to oversee center’s administration, begin search for executive director.