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UC Berkeley crowned Coolest Campus in 2019 Cool Campus Challenge
Twenty-two thousand students, staff and faculty from across all 10 University of California campus locations and the University of California Office of the President participated in a month-long competition that resulted in over 21,650,000 pounds of carbon…
Former first lady Michelle Obama, celebrities and athletes celebrated College Signing Day with 10,000 high school and transfer students
Ten thousand college-bound high school and transfer students greeted former first lady Michelle Obama with cheers of excitement as she took the stage during this year’s College Signing Day event, co-hosted by the University of California and Reach Higher.…
Statement on passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (April 30) regarding the passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher.
UC expands its college-eligibility platform to San Diego high school
The University of California is continuing to expand its innovative online tool to help students better track their progress toward college eligibility. Hundreds of Morse High School students are among the latest to have access to UC’s Transcript Evaluation…
UC reaches tentative agreement on multiyear contract for librarians
The University of California and the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract that reflects the important role librarians play in UC’s academic and research missions, UC…
University of California responds to executive order on free speech
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued the following statement today on the White House’s executive order tying free speech protections to federal funding for colleges and universities nationwide.
Statement from UC President Napolitano on college admissions investigation
UC President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (March 13) regarding the nationwide investigation of college admissions.
UC to hold tuition flat for California residents in 2019-20 academic year
The University of California will hold in-state undergraduate tuition steady for the 2019-20 academic year, UC President Janet Napolitano announced today (March 6) at a Sacramento hearing on education finance. This marks the seventh time in eight years that…
UC and Reach Higher will host former first lady Michelle Obama’s 5th anniversary College Signing Day celebration on May 1
First College Signing Day event hosted by Reach Higher on the West Coast; festivities to be held at UC’s nine undergraduate campuses with marquee event at UCLA.
Statement affirming the University of California’s commitment to free expression
The University of California Office of the President issued a statement today (March 4) regarding President Trump's announcement of a possible executive order mandating that colleges allow free speech on their campuses or lose critical federal research…
UC terminates subscriptions with world’s largest scientific publisher in push for open access to publicly funded research
As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to…
Two UC entrepreneurs take home top prizes at global innovation summit
The University of California congratulates the accomplished winners and finalists of the third annual UC Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, which recognizes creative approaches that revolutionize contemporary business models.