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UC President Napolitano talks renewable energy, carbon neutrality at international energy conference in Irvine

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (May 12) addressed the Pathways to 100% Renewable Energy International Conference in Irvine, Calif., speaking about UC’s commitment to carbon neutrality, renewable energy and sustainability.

At UC’s third annual Grad Slam, grad students tackle big ideas in 180 seconds

The University of California’s third annual Grad Slam — a systemwide contest that challenges graduate students to explain their research in three jargon-free minutes — will take place at LinkedIn’s downtown San Francisco office this Thursday, May 4. 

UC responds to state audit report on University of California Office of the President

UC’s Office of the President and its governing Board of Regents today (April 25) addressed issues and recommendations contained in the state audit report about the budget practices and administrative expenditures of the Office of the President, welcoming most…

UC moves to shut down alleged fraud targeting students

The University of California today (April 20) announced it has uncovered a massive scheme targeting students through its student health plan that fraudulently obtained student information and then stole almost $12 million from UC by writing phony medical…

Global sustainability leader UC launches Climate Lab, an innovative six-part video series in partnership with Vox on climate change solutions

The University of California and Vox today (April 19) announced Climate Lab, a six-episode video series exploring global climate change and UC’s groundbreaking work to mitigate its effects.

UC president joins Mexican government officials for announcement of $10 million in new funding for joint energy efficiency research projects

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (March 30) joined Mexican Secretary of Energy Pedro Joaquín Coldwell for an announcement of $10 million in new funding to support energy efficiency research projects led by Mexican research…

UC, Teamsters reach tentative agreement on labor contract for clerical staff

The University of California today (March 23) announced a tentative labor agreement with the Teamsters union on a new contract covering more than 11,000 clerical employees.

UC Board of Regents approves new UC Berkeley chancellor

The University of California Board of Regents today (March 16) unanimously approved the appointment of Carol T. Christ, UC Berkeley’s interim executive vice chancellor and provost and the former president of Smith College, as the campus’s 11th chancellor. She…

UC president announces pick for UC Berkeley chancellor

UC President Janet Napolitano today (March 13) announced that she has selected Carol T. Christ, UC Berkeley’s interim executive vice chancellor and provost and the former president of Smith College, as her choice to become the campus’s next chancellor, the…

Statement from UC Health on the American Health Care Act

The University of California Health system is reviewing the American Health Care Act that was introduced in Congress the week of March 6.

Preliminary guidance on the revised executive order restricting travel and entry into the United States by individuals from designated countries

Guidance related to the new executive order going into effect on March 16, 2017.

Statement in support of transgender members of the UC community

The University of California will continue to ensure that its transgender students, faculty and staff have unrestricted access to restrooms that conform to their gender identities.