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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.


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Join President Drake in Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

President Drake recently released a video to recognize the lasting contributions that Hispanic leaders and communities have made to our country and the world. Watch it here.


Vote on Sept. 14

Mark your calendar to vote next Tuesday, Sept. 14

Here's what you need to know to vote in the Sept. 14, 2021, election.


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President Drake encourages the UC community to vote in the CA Gubernatorial Recall Election

President Drake encourages all members of the UC community to participate in the electoral process on Sept. 14.


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VIDEO: President Drake’s first-year reflections

President Drake has released a new video to commemorate his first year as president of UC. Watch it here!


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UC celebrates $15 million Mellon grant to support faculty diversity

The gift will support postdoctoral fellows for careers in academia while offering additional mentorship for tenure-track faculty posts at the university's six Hispanic-Serving Institutions.


UC statement on 2021 state budget agreement between Gov. Newsom and state leaders

On June 30, UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued a statement on the Budget Act of 2021.


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President Drake speaks with Mexican counterpart at Aspen Institute Mexico

On June 22, President Michael V. Drake, M.D., participated in a conversation with Enrique Graue Weichers, rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, during a virtual event organized by the Aspen Institute Mexico.


President Drake institutes Juneteenth as UC’s newest holiday

Juneteenth has been added to the UC holiday calendar. This year it will be observed on Monday, June 28.