Press releases and statements

Friday, September 18, 2026

ICYMI: University of California Board of Regents announce 2026 UC Regents Innovation Awards recipients

At a ceremony on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the University of California Board of Regents held its inaugural Innovation Awards. The awards honored 23 exceptional UC innovators across five categories, chosen from a group of nominees that represented all 10…

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

University of California leverages systemwide expertise to advance purposeful, human-centered uses for AI

Under President Milliken’s direction and leadership, the University of California launched the AI Steering Committee to highlight and focus UC research on harnessing AI for the public good.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Ralph J. Hexter appointed interim provost at the University of California

Distinguished scholar and former UC Davis provost and interim chancellor will assume the role effective September 1, 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026

UC Nobel Prize winners back $7.5 billion proposed investment in California research

University of California Nobel laureates Dr. Jennifer Doudna and Dr. Randy Schekman released the statements below following a deal announced today on UC-sponsored SB 895, authored by state Senator Scott Wiener.

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