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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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UC statement on tentative contract agreement with AFSCME to avert strike

Agreement on a four-year contract for nearly 13,000 patient care technical employees will avert planned strike at UC medical centers.

Napolitano statement on President Obama speaking at UC Irvine commencement

President Obama has been confirmed to speak at UC Irvine's June 14 commencement ceremony.

Medical centers team up to reduce costs

UC's five medical centers will collaborate to save $100 million to $150 million a year through the “Leveraging Scale for Value” project, part of a systemwide push to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.

UC releases reports on campus climate, response to protests

Updates available on two systemwide efforts begun more than a year ago.

UC president announces change in agriculture division

University of California President Janet Napolitano announced today (March 11) that the division of Agriculture and Natural Resources will return to reporting directly to the UC President.

UC awards grants to expand health care innovations

The University of California has awarded four grants totaling $2.5 million to scale up proposals that have shown potential to improve health care while delivering a return on investment to UC medical centers.

UC releases new policy against sexual violence and harassment

New policy coincides with an increasing systemwide focus on the broader issues of respect and inclusion within the university community.

Pharmacy education growing rapidly, easing workforce shortages

The landscape for pharmacy education has changed dramatically in recent years, as rapid growth in new schools and student enrollment has eased state and regional workforce shortages, according to a new report from the University of California.

UC reaches tentative agreement with AFSCME to avert strike

Multi-year deal averts union walkout scheduled for March 3-7.

UC president launches Oakland outreach project

UC Oakland Partnership aims to strengthen ties between the Office of the President and the community by supporting local businesses and civic organizations, and awarding scholarships to students committed to enrolling at a UC campus.

Advisory committee named for UC Irvine chancellor search

Group is tasked with finding successor to Michael V. Drake, who will step down at the end of June.

UCOP announces student video contest

The University of California Office of the President teams up with Directing Change, a contest that encourages students to submit videos that will positively impact campus life.