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Watch President Drake’s newest video interview

President Michael V. Drake, M.D., sat down with KCRA 3 News in Sacramento to talk about his childhood and family, experiences navigating segregated society, career and vision for UC. 


Celebrating Black History Month at the University of California

President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released a letter to the UC community to recognize Black History Month.


President Drake: Let’s build a better future. Become a UC advocate.

President Michael V. Drake, M.D. recently released a video to speak out for the UC Advocacy Network to encourage our community to support UC.


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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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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.


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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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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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A Veterans Day message from President Drake: Celebrating those who have served

President Drake expressed his sincere admiration and gratitude for the selfless service of our UC military community.


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President Drake visits UC San Diego

President Michael V. Drake, M.D., recently toured UC San Diego — his first visit there since becoming president in August 2020.


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UC adopts new artificial intelligence recommendations

“Artificial intelligence holds great potential, but it must be used with appropriate care and caution,” President Drake said.


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A message from President Drake on Indigenous People’s Day

UC celebrates with gratitude and joy the Indigenous peoples who have endured and thrived over generations of attempted erasure and harm to their cultural, individual, and collective wellbeing.