UC campuses across the state, including UCOP, will be tobacco free come the New Year, demonstrating UC's commitment to a healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

President Janet Napolitano signed a letter urging California's congressional delegation to repeal sequestration cuts, which are taking a toll on research and education.

UC raised $1.64 billion in private donations last fiscal year, gifts that enhance everything from faculty recruitment and student support to leading-edge research facilities.

President Napolitano proposed an undergraduate tuition freeze, increasing community college transfers to UC, speeding technology transfer and making UC a zero net energy user by 2025.

The U.S. Green Building Council's Northern California chapter just named UC a green building super hero, recognizing UC as a pioneer and leader in sustainable design construction.