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UC statement on 'friend of the court' briefs filed in support of DACA case
On behalf of the University of California, UC President Janet Napolitano today (March 21) issued a statement in response to the many “friend of the court” briefs filed in support of UC and the other plaintiffs who have sued the Trump Administration to…
UC urges Congress to pass bipartisan legislation for permanent protection of DACA recipients
The University of California, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit that successfully argued to keep DACA in place while legal challenges continue, urges Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that permanently protects these young people.
UC statement on Supreme Court decision regarding DACA
The University of California issued the following statement regarding a decision today (Feb. 26) by the Supreme Court of the United States to not review UC’s case on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program before the 9th U.S. Circuit…
UC expands free online course offerings for California high school students
The University of California today (Feb. 21) announced a major expansion of UC Scout, its online learning program to provide California high school students with free access to the courses they need to be eligible and competitive for admission into college.
UC partners with leading research universities to form international coalition for accelerating local climate action
The University of California today (Feb. 6) unveiled the University Climate Change Coalition, or UC3, a bold new coalition of 13 leading North American research universities that will prototype a collaborative model designed to help local communities achieve…
UC, CSU streamline efforts, reduce costs in unprecedented procurement partnership
It may be the largest effort of its kind in higher education and possibly any industry: The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) have joined forces around a singular procurement system that will benefit both entities and…
UC supports release of student detained by immigration authorities
University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ today (Jan. 17) released a joint statement in support of the decision to release on bond a UC student recently detained by immigration authorities.
Calling all students: Become a UCAN ambassador
The University of California’s Advocacy Network (UCAN) is looking for student ambassadors to help promote and expand UC’s community of advocates and serve as liaisons between students and the university’s government relations team.
UC statement on government’s push for Supreme Court ruling on DACA
The University of California issued a statement today (Jan. 16) on the federal government's push for a Supreme Court ruling on DACA.
5 UC alumni entrepreneurs win opportunity to pitch at venture summit
The University of California today (Jan. 16) announced the five finalists of its new “I am a UC Entrepreneur” contest for alumni. The finalists, selected by a panel of prominent investors, have won the opportunity to pitch their startups to more than 600…
UC praises Gov. Brown proposal to establish precision health institute
Executive Vice President of UC Health John D. Stobo issued a statement today (Jan. 10) applauding Governor Brown’s proposal to establish the California Institute to Advance Precision Health and Medicine.
Statement from UC Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer and UC President Janet Napolitano on Gov. Brown’s budget plan
UC Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer and UC President Janet Napolitano today (Jan. 10) issued a statement on Gov. Brown’s budget plan.