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Joan and Irwin Jacobs honored with UC Presidential Medals

The medals recognize the Jacobs' positive impact in education, health care, technology, the arts and more.


Kelly Lytle Hernández

UC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program hailed as a national model for faculty inclusivity

More than 365 faculty across the UC system have participated in the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, including nearly 14 percent of all ladder-rank faculty hired over the last five years from groups underrepresented in academia.


Meredith Turner

UC alumna appointed senior vice president of External Relations and Communications

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has selected Meredith Vivian Turner to be the senior vice president of External Relations and Communications at UCOP.


President Drake joins CA public higher education leaders in reassuring communities

President Drake joined with California higher education leaders to reaffirm a commitment to our values of diversity and inclusion.


From President Drake: Civic engagement is healthy and strong at UC

President Drake encourages voting and applauds the dedication of UC staff and faculty.


UC Olympians and Paralympians gather for a photo with UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly

UC Board of Regents honors Paris Olympians and Paralympians

UC Olympians and Paralympians were invited to share their reflections on the Summer Games in Paris and honored by the Board.


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar awarded UC Presidential Medal

The award recognizes Mr. Abdul-Jabbar’s advocacy, steadfast support of his alma mater and efforts to inspire student-athletes.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

President Drake on the passing of Charles F. McMillan, former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

President Drake sends sincere condolences and best wishes to Charlie's family, friends and colleagues.


President Drake & the UCPath Staff Connection Committee

President Drake visits UCPath

The president’s visit included meetings with senior leadership and meaningful conversations with staff.


President Drake in his Oakland office

From President Drake: The excellence and heart that define our community

President Drake believes that we can build a bright future for each other and for future generations of Californians.


President Drake shares updates on UC campus climate efforts

President Drake provides updates on the University's work to ensure a safe, inclusive campus climate that fosters a free exchange of ideas.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

President Drake announces plans to step down next year

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as president of the University of California these past several years, and I am immensely proud of what the UC community has accomplished,” said President Drake.


UC Berkeley Library

UC leaders remain steadfast in advancing open scholarship

UC remains committed to protecting the rights of those who create and read academic research.