Join the movement to defend UC
August 12, 2025 •
Last week, the Trump Administration demanded a $1 billion settlement from UCLA after previously freezing $584 million in research grants. It was an unprecedented attack on public higher education.
The impact of this demand goes far beyond UCLA. It’s designed to devastate the entire University and to hinder our ability to carry out our transformative work in education, health care and research across California and the nation.
The federal government’s actions don’t just threaten UCLA, they put the entire nation at risk. UC needs your voice to protect our students, staff, faculty and our mission.
Pledge to Stand Up for UC
For more ways to spread the word, check out and share our new Stand Up for UC website.
This easy-to-share page includes a variety of resources to inspire others to get involved and speak out, including sample social media posts and downloadable graphics.
It also provides helpful statistics and an overview of our impact — including our newly updated Boldly Californian video.
Your voice matters. Thank you for standing up for UC.
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