Chancellor Leland: Unlike many startups that failed during the recession, UC Merced has kept its doors to increasing numbers of students, especially from first-generation, minority and low-income families.

University of California President Janet Napolitano made the following statement today (Sept. 4) after the California Senate confirmed three regents nominated by Gov. Jerry Brown:

“I look forward to working with newly confirmed Regents Gareth Elliott, Eloy Ortiz Oakley and John Pérez as we strive to increase enrollment of Californians, ensure affordability and preserve the university’s world-class educational and research quality.”

University of California Board of Regents Chairman Monica Lozano made the following statement today (Sept. 4) after the California Senate confirmed three regents nominated by Gov. Jerry Brown:

Total assets managed by the Office of the Chief Investment Officer of the Regents are now $98.2 billion as of June 30, 2015, up from $90.6 billion at the end of the last fiscal year.

AffordableSchools.net named five UC campuses to its top 50 Most Entrepreneurial Schools in America.

UC Merced entered its second decade of instruction Wednesday, when classes started for an estimated 6,600 students.

Capitol Weekly's top 100 list of influential people in California boasts UC's president at the No. 10 spot.

UC’s newest campus approaches its 10th anniversary with record student enrollment, ambitious plans for expansion, and a spirit of determination.

UC San Diego tops assessment of contributions to the public interest for sixth-straight year and six UC campuses make top 20.

A $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund support services for second-year students with undeclared majors from low-income families, who are most at risk of dropping out.

UC Davis Chancellor Katehi: "Each of us must do more to create a campus culture where violence of any type is never tolerated and perpetrators are dealt with in an appropriate and decisive manner."

Recipients were selected for their Oakland-centric community service work, which amounted to  hundreds of hours of volunteer efforts.