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Pres. Drake awards UC Presidential Medal to Julie Packard, co-founder of the Monterey Bay Aquarium

The medal recognizes Julie's work to safeguard the world’s marine ecosystems and her steadfast support of the university and its ocean conservation leadership.


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University of California statement on California’s 2024-25 budget

UC is grateful for the steadfast support of Governor Newsom and the California State Legislature for UC students.


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From President Drake: Guiding graduates to the finish line

President Drake celebrates student achievements and the faculty and staff who supported them through commencement.


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President Drake approves 2024-25 salary increases for policy-covered employees

President Drake has formally approved the 2024-25 systemwide salary program.


UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and UC System Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine S. Newman

President Drake and Provost Newman affirm the university’s commitment to protect author, researcher and reader rights

President Drake and Provost Newman join the statement of support on the UC Libraries’ Negotiations with Publishers Regarding Fair Use, Text and Data Mining, and Artificial Intelligence Usage Rights.


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Jenny Kao named vice president and chief of staff to the president

Jenny has worked in the president’s office for nearly 25 years and has served President Drake from the beginning of his presidency as chief of staff.


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President Drake approves 2024-25 salary increases

Contingent on final state funding, the systemwide salary program includes a 4.2% salary increase for policy-covered staff and academic appointees.


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President Drake addresses more than 1,400 staff at hybrid UCOP Town Hall

Read a recap and watch a recording of President Drake's April 16 UCOP Town Hall.


President Drake and APISA celebrate Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education

President Drake and members of APISA recently attended the sold-out Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education Conference at the Oakland City Center Marriott.


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.


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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.