Press releases and statements

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Young UC scientists and economists selected for prestigious Nobel laureate meeting

The University of California today (April 24) announced the 2025 cohort of UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellows, 42 outstanding young scientists and economists from across the UC system who will join Nobel laureates from around the world at…

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

UC President Michael V. Drake’s statement on student visa terminations

The federal government recently increased terminations of some student visas for international students across the country with records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

Friday, April 4, 2025

University of California statement on international students’ visa status terminations

The University of California is aware that international students across several of our campuses have been impacted by recent SEVIS terminations. This is a fluid situation, and we continue to monitor and assess its implications for the UC community and the…

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Statement on April 1 UPTE and AFSCME Strike

We have met with AFSCME and UPTE for months to try to settle these contracts, offering generous wage increases, monthly credits to reduce health care expenses for lower-wage earners, expanded sick leave, and improved ability to schedule vacation time. We’ve…

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