Press releases and statements

Friday, May 2, 2025

UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 2) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 “skinny” budget.

Friday, May 2, 2025

James B. Milliken named 22nd president of the University of California

The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated National Laboratories.

Friday, May 2, 2025

President-designate James B. Milliken addresses UC Board of Regents

UC’s newly appointed president expresses gratitude and admiration for the institution in his first remarks to the Regents.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Media Statement on May 1 UPTE and AFSCME Strike

The University of California has consistently come to the table in good faith in an effort to collaborate with AFSCME and UPTE to negotiate mutually beneficial contracts. We are disappointed by the union’s continued choice of striking as a negotiation tactic…

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