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Richard K. Lyons, incoming UC Berkeley chancellor

President Drake announces appointment of new UC Berkeley chancellor

The selection of Richard K. Lyons follows an extensive national search.


Undergraduate student Maria Sitzoglou studying in the art and architecture library.

California higher-ed institutions collaborate to ease financial aid access

A new higher-ed collaboration helps California students from mixed-citizenship-status households complete the FAFSA.


President Drake Town Hall

April 16: UCOP Town Hall with President Drake

The next UCOP Town Hall with President Drake will take place on Tuesday, April 16, from 9 – 10 a.m. (PT), in Oakland, Franklin Lobby 1, and via Zoom.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

Ask your question for President Drake by 5 p.m. Tuesday

At the April 16 Town Hall, President Drake will provide brief opening remarks and then answer questions from UCOP staff.


President Drake Town Hall

Share your questions: April 16 UCOP Town Hall with President Drake

Mark your calendar and save the date for Tuesday, April 16, from 9 – 10 a.m. (PT).


President Drake Town Hall

Save the date: April 16 UCOP Town Hall with President Drake

Get ready for the next UCOP Town Hall with President Drake!


President Drake announces new Systemwide Office of Civil Rights

This new umbrella office will provide systemwide leadership, guidance and support on issues related to protecting civil rights throughout the UC system.


Register to vote by Feb. 20

From President Drake: Take charge of the future

President Drake encourages everyone to register for the primary by Feb. 20 and to vote in the upcoming elections.


Diverse group of UC undergraduate students standing together smiling

UC enrolls a record-setting number of California students in fall 2023

The University of California enrolled the largest class of students in history this past fall — including a significant increase in California undergraduates and a corresponding decline in out-of-state students.


Craig Leasure

A message from President Drake about UC National Laboratories Vice President Craig Leasure

Craig Leasure will step down as vice president of UC National Laboratories at the end of this month.


UCOP Oakland building

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. remarks at January 25 Regents meeting

The University of California Board of Regents voted to suspend implementation of Regents Policy 4407 for one year.