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UC Board of Regents approves new UC Davis chancellor
The University of California Board of Regents today (Feb. 23) unanimously approved Gary May, dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering, as the seventh chancellor of UC Davis.
UC president announces choice for UC Davis chancellor
University of California President Janet Napolitano announced today (Feb. 21) that she has selected Gary May, dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering, as her choice to become the seventh chancellor of UC Davis.
The University of California and Israel’s Innovation Authority sign cooperation agreement
With the goals of fostering technological innovation and boosting research and development, the University of California has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel’s National Technological Innovation Authority to increase cooperation between the two…
UC statement on President Trump's executive order
President Janet Napolitano and the Chancellors of the University of California today (Jan. 29) issued a statement about the recent executive order.
Guidance for the UC community on the executive order affecting visa processes and entry into the United States
The University of California issues guidance on President Trump's executive order restricting entry into the United States.
Statement from the University of California Office of the President
UC President Janet Napolitano is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, which was diagnosed at the end of August of last year. The treatment is nearly complete.
AB 2664 funds spur innovation, entrepreneurship
A $22 million investment from the state is propelling new innovation and entrepreneurship efforts across the University of California through investments in infrastructure, incubators and entrepreneurship education programs.
UC hires first systemwide Title IX coordinator
The University of California today (Jan. 12) announced the appointment of Kathleen Salvaty to fill the new position of systemwide Title IX coordinator, reporting directly to President Janet Napolitano in a role that will lead efforts against sexual violence…
California freshman applications to UC continue record-breaking climb
More than 111,600 California high school seniors applied for admission to the University of California’s fall 2017 freshman class, a 6 percent increase over last year, according to preliminary data released Dec. 19.
UC awards $17M in grants for critical, innovative research
Fifteen highly meritorious projects across a wide range of disciplines and topics were selected from a pool of 97 eligible applications.
UC president announces 2017 Research Catalyst Awards
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Dec. 1) announced the 2017 recipients of the President’s Research Catalyst Awards, chosen from a pool of more than 100 proposed projects.
University of California releases principles in support of UC community members
The University of California announced that it will vigorously protect the privacy and civil rights of the undocumented members of the UC community and will direct its police departments not to undertake joint efforts with any government agencies to enforce…