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6 May 2025
UC News

James B. Milliken named 22nd president of the University of California

A seasoned higher education leader, Milliken has been serving as the chancellor of the University of Texas system since 2018.

29 April 2025
UC News

From President Drake: The strength that built us will sustain us

President Drake shares his vision of UC as a community with the shared vision of a brighter future for all.

15 April 2025
Events, OP Headlines

Tuesday: Regent Sarris in conversation with Provost Newman — attend by Zoom

There's still time to register to attend the virtual conversation via Zoom.

7 April 2025
Applause, Celebrating Our Community, UC News

UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry T. Yang awarded UC Presidential Medal

Chancellor Yang is a leader of the Santa Barbara community, a giant in his field, and an embodiment of the university’s mission.

31 March 2025
Events, OP Headlines

Registration is open for April 15 event featuring Regent Sarris and Provost Newman

Learn about Regent Sarris's journey as an author, his inspirations, his work as a tribal leader and his role as a UC regent.

President Drake handing Irwin Jacobs an award

24 March 2025
Celebrating Our Community, UC News

UC Presidential Medal awarded to Irwin Jacobs and late wife Joan

The medal honors the couple’s transformative impact on the university and beyond.

24 March 2025
Community, OP Headlines, UC News

From President Drake: An update on the university’s financial outlook

As one of the most innovative, research-focused public institutions in the nation, proposed federal and state budget changes would have a particularly profound impact on the University of California.