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Letter to the UC community from President Michael V. Drake, M.D.

A note from President Drake about his decision to step down from his role as president at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.

La Universidad de California rompe récords de admisión, con aumentos en el número de estudiantes de primer año y transferidos de universidades comunitarias que provienen de California y de comunidades subrepresentadas

La Universidad de California anunció hoy (31 de julio) que ha admitido a su clase más grande y diversa hasta la fecha. Este logro se debe a los aumentos significativos en la cantidad de residentes de California, estudiantes subrepresentados y estudiantes…

The University of California breaks admissions records, with surges in California and underrepresented first-year admits and community college transfers

The University of California announced today (July 31) that it has admitted its largest and most diverse class to date. This achievement is driven by significant increases in the number of California residents, underrepresented students, and California…

UCLA graduate student Sonya Brooks appointed as 2025-26 UC student Regent

The University of California Board of Regents today (July 17) appointed University of California, Los Angeles graduate student Sonya Brooks as the 2025-26 student Regent.

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