Advocate
The UC Advocacy Network is a powerful force that speaks out for you: Your education. Your health. Your future. Join us in making a difference.
Protect life-saving research!
Federal funding for biomedical research is at risk – now is the time to act.
UC’s state budget is being cut
UC has made historic gains in access for California students. Let’s not turn back now.
“Being a UCAN ambassador means embracing the journey of self-growth by expanding your knowledge, confidence, and ambitious goals, through the world of advocacy.”
Emma Le
UC Riverside
Student Ambassadors
A dynamic community who help amplify the voices of UC students in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
UCAN’s impact
Joining UCAN is easy
Just sign up for our periodic emails. We value your time and energy, and will be in touch with details on how to have an impact on the issues you care most about.
“As a first-generation student, the Pell Grant has been pivotal in my access to a college education. It has helped ease the burden of my student loans and helped me better provide for my needs while I pursue my degree.”
Henry “Adrian” Rozo
UC Davis, 2025
Double the Pell
Cost shouldn’t stop anyone from going to college. It’s time to increase federal financial aid. We’re asking legislators to double the maximum Pell Grant award.
Hand-in-hand with California
When UC and California come together, we make our communities better. Public higher education is key to California’s prosperity.
Federal Partnership
Every day UC creates groundbreaking research, develops new health care solutions, and opens doors for students. None of it would be possible without federal funding.