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UC, AFSCME reach tentative agreements on new four-year contracts for health care, service workers
The University of California today (Jan. 28) announced tentative four-year agreements with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union representing UC’s approximately 16,000 patient care and 10,000 service workers.
UC’s California student enrollment climbs for fourth straight year
In a testament to the University of California’s continuing commitment to making higher education accessible to more Californians, enrollment of in-state undergraduates rose for the fourth consecutive year in fall 2019.
Statement from UC Board of Regents Chair Pérez and UC President Napolitano on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan
UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and UC President Janet Napolitano today (January 10) issued a statement on Gov. Newsom’s budget plan.
Apply now: Champion student success by becoming the next Student Regent
The University of California Board of Regents is searching for the next student representative to serve on UC’s governing body. The Student Regent is a full voting member of the board, representing students across the university’s 10-campus system. This…
Update on search for University of California president
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, a woman and minority-owned executive search firm, has been selected to help identify candidates and facilitate a global search for a new president of the University of California.
UC, DACA recipients get their day in Supreme Court
Today is the culmination of a two-year journey for the University of California, its undocumented students and the nation, as the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in UC’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempts to rescind the…
UC statement on passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard J. Tyson
University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Health’s Executive Vice President Dr. Carrie Byington issued a statement today (Nov. 10) following the passing of Bernard J. Tyson, CEO and chair of Kaiser Permanente.
UC scientists combat wildfires with lifesaving tools, solutions
While firefighters battle raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the University of California is finding lifesaving solutions to stem the growing threat of fire by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to meet the state’s frightening new reality…
UC President Napolitano’s statement on White House exit from Paris climate accord
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (Nov. 5) following the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.
UC, UAW reach tentative agreement on new three-year contract
The University of California today (Nov. 4) announced a tentative three-year agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for UC’s approximately 4,000 academic researchers.
Dr. Carrie L. Byington takes the reins at UC Health
Dr. Carrie L. Byington started as executive vice president of UC Health today (Oct. 31). The University of California Board of Regents appointed Byington at its July meeting to lead the university’s health enterprise following a nationwide search.
University of California statement on filing of amicus briefs in support of DACA
On September 27, 2019, the Regents of the University of California filed a brief in the Supreme Court challenging the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA. Since then, hundreds of corporations, national security experts, colleges and universities,…