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As Latino enrollment reaches record highs, UC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month/La UC celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana con cifras récord de estudiantes latinos matriculados

To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of California is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Latinos past and present at UC as Latino enrollment reaches record highs for this academic year.

Dr. June Yu appointed as vice president of UC National Labs

The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Dr. June Yu as the next vice president of UC National Laboratories (UCNL). An accomplished physicist and a seasoned University leader, Yu spent much of her career in various roles at the Lawrence Livermore National…

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Regents committees approve plan to enroll more Californians

The plan will boost enrollment of in-state undergraduates by 10,000 over the next three years, including 5,000 freshmen and transfer students in 2016-17.

Statements from UC President Napolitano and Regents Chairman Lozano

Leadership comments on incident at UC Merced.

UC files amicus brief in affirmative action case

UC provides the U.S. Supreme Court with data on its own efforts to promote diversity in a court brief that supports the University of Texas.

UC President Janet Napolitano statement on UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland milestone

University of California President Janet Napolitano made the following statement today (Oct. 26) after UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland broke ground on a new outpatient center, launching its 10-year expansion project.

Researchers and policymakers meet on tobacco control efforts

Media are invited to attend conference convening experts on tobacco control education, science, policy and prevention.

University of California signs on to Japan Stewardship Code

The move is part of a broader sustainable investment framework adopted by the Office of the Chief Investment Officer.

UC announces tentative agreement for postdoc contract extension

UC and the UAW agreed to extend their 2010 contract through Sept. 30, 2016.

UC Regents working group invites public input on principles against intolerance

The public can provide feedback to the working group at the forum or in writing.

UC community takes up Cool Challenge

Campuses, medical centers and Office of the President will compete for a jump start on a carbon neutral future.

Napolitano statement on Arne Duncan stepping down as U.S. Secretary of Education

UC president reflects on Duncan’s contributions to nation’s educational progress, looks forward to future collaboration.

UC launches first phase of new $15 an hour minimum wage policy

Under UC’s Fair Wage/Fair Work Plan, all employees hired to work 20 hours or more a week will be paid an hourly wage of at least $13 starting Oct. 1, rising to $15 by October 2017.

College scorecard highlights all-around value of UC

Scorecard's interactive website, which bases its analysis on data from students who received federal financial aid, shows that the University of California is a good investment for students, their families, and for federal and state government.