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UC launches major push to increase faculty diversity
The University of California announced today (Sept. 26) that it will commit more than $7 million annually to expand existing programs to increase faculty diversity as well as create new ones that help ensure students on all 10 UC campuses benefit from a…
University of California investment assets under management show strong gains
The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer announced today (Sept. 25) that its assets under management grew to $118.7 billion as of June 30, 2018, an $8.9 billion increase over a year ago.
UC President Janet Napolitano statement on the announcement of Chancellor Blumenthal’s retirement
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 18) issued a statement on the announcement of Chancellor Blumenthal's retirement:
UC welcomes major expansion, progress report of University Climate Change Coalition
The University of California is celebrating the addition of five new schools to the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), now a network of 18 leading research institutions in North America dedicated to pursuing effective, practical climate change…
UC sets higher standards, greater goals for sustainability
The University of California today (Sept. 4) announced a bold expansion of its systemwide sustainability goals as part of its Carbon Neutrality Initiative and leadership on climate change efforts.
UC reaches multiyear contract with UAW for UC’s academic student employees
The University of California has reached a four-year contract with the United Auto Workers concerning UC’s academic student employees, recognizing their significant contributions to the university’s teaching mission and undergraduate education.
UC President Napolitano statement on the passing of Senator McCain
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Aug. 25) issued a statement on the death of U.S. Senator John McCain, with whom she worked during her tenure as the governor of Arizona and as secretary of Homeland Security.
UC campuses ranked best in the nation for excellent, affordable education
The University of California is a national leader in educational quality, affordability and alumni success, according to new rankings released today (Aug. 13) by MONEY magazine.
UC Board of Regents Chair Kieffer and President Napolitano welcome four new board appointees
University of California Board of Regents Chair George Kieffer and UC President Janet Napolitano today (Aug. 6) welcomed Gov. Brown’s four latest appointments to the UC Board of Regents: Laphonza Butler, Michael Cohen, Cecilia V. Estolano and Richard H. Leib.
UC Board of Regents approve 2018-19 budget plan with reduced tuition
The University of California Board of Regents today (July 19) approved the university’s revised 2018-19 budget plan, which reflects increases in state funding, keeps the student service fee at its current level and reduces tuition by $60.
UC admissions rise, with record surge in transfers
The University of California announced today (July 11) that it has offered nearly 137,000 students a spot on at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses this fall, including more than 28,750 transfer applicants, the highest number in the history of the…
UC lawsuit leads to thousands of DACA grant renewals
A lawsuit filed by the University of California has allowed more than 117,000 young immigrants to extend their authorization to legally live and work in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.