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UC admission of California students at all-time record high
The University of California announced today (July 16) that it has offered a record number of California freshmen and transfer students admission to at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for fall 2020.
University of California Health creates centralized data set to accelerate COVID-19 research
Drawing on electronic health records from across its academic health system, University of California Health has developed a unified, secure data set for use in COVID-19 research. The HIPAA Limited Data Set consisting of clinical information with more than…
UC statement on Department of Homeland Security reversal of international student visa order
University of California Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and President Janet Napolitano issued a joint statement today (July 14) on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind a directive that would have forced international…
UC poised to sue federal government over new visa policy for international students
The University of California today (July 8) announced new plans to file suit against the federal government for violating the rights of the University and its students when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directed Immigration and Customs…
Michael V. Drake to become 21st president of the University of California
The University of California Board of Regents announced today (July 7) the appointment of 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…
All UC Schools of Medicine to interview applicants virtually
The deans of University of California Health's six medical schools announced today (June 30) that all medical school, residency and fellowship interviews for the 2020-2021 academic year will be held in a virtual format.
New survey finds 3 in 4 Americans believe universities are key to tackling global challenges
The University of California, the Policy Institute at King’s College London and market research firm Ipsos today (June 29) released results from a new, eye-opening international study of residents in 11 countries, including the United States, about the impact…
Hellman Fellows Program and UC announce historic $125 million commitment to junior faculty research
The Hellman Fellows Program and the University of California announced today (June 23) a plan to permanently support the Hellman Fellows Program on all 10 campuses in the UC system. With the establishment of this endowment, the Hellman Fellows Program…
All University of California Health children’s hospitals ranked among the nation’s best
The four children’s hospitals of University of California Health were recognized for excellence in multiple areas of subspecialty care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020–21 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
UC, UBC announce University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) leadership transition
University of California President Janet Napolitano and University of British Columbia President Santa J. Ono today (June 22) announced a transition in leadership of the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), a network of 22 leading North American…
UC celebrates Supreme Court win
On behalf of the 650,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients currently living in the United States, the University of California applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump administration’s arbitrary attempt to end…
UC reaches groundbreaking open access deal with leading global publisher
The University of California today (June 16) announced a transformative open access publishing agreement that will make more of the University’s research freely and immediately available to individuals and researchers across the globe.