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President Michael V. Drake, MD

A message from President Drake regarding Provost Brown

Michael T. Brown will step down as systemwide provost and executive vice president, Academic Affairs, at the end of this academic year. He will stay on as senior advisor to President Drake.


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Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes 5-year funding compact with UC

If enacted, it would bring budget stability to UC and support critical long-term investments in educational access and excellence.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

A message from UC President Michael V. Drake on the anniversary of the January 6 attack on the Capitol

President Drake reflected on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack and its aftermath.


UC Berkeley senior is the campus’ first student to be admitted while incarcerated

In a new feel-good article, the San Francisco Chronicle shares the story of a former inmate who has used his admittance to help others.


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UC San Diego takes blood cells to the final frontier

Researchers launched blood stem cells into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.


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Happy Holidays from President Drake

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and his wife, Brenda, send their best wishes this holiday season.


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The 10 best research stories of 2021

Here are this year's most fascinating discoveries, from deep space to agriculture to mental health and gender identity.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

A message from President Michael V. Drake on COVID vaccine boosters

President Drake encourages all staff to get a booster as soon as you’re eligible.


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New video: Watch President Drake in conversation with Chancellor May

President Drake culminated a visit to UC Davis by sitting down for a casual and informative chat with Chancellor Gary S. May.


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Eight films with UCLA ties among 25 named to the National Film Registry

Eight films with UCLA ties have been inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.


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Choose holiday children’s gifts that challenge gender stereotypes

Campbell Leaper, a UC Santa Cruz-based developmental and social psychologist with decades of experience studying gender issues, shares insights and gift-giving tips to help children benefit from a broad range of holiday toys.


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UC leaders support strengthening the DACA program

A Biden-administration-proposed rule would preserve and fortify the program that provides legal protections for young people who were brought to the United States as children.