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President Drake Town Hall

Save the date: CUCSA Town Hall with President Drake on Feb. 19

This virtual event will give all UC staff an opportunity to hear from President Drake in advance of his retirement.


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Share your perspective on the next UC president

Upcoming UC presidential search events in Irvine, Davis and San Francisco provide opportunities for feedback on the university's next leader.


A holiday message and end-of-year video from President Drake

President Drake thanks staff for their work and shares his year-end video.


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UC reaches voluntary agreement with U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights

The agreement regards complaints of discrimination based on actual or perceived shared ancestry on several UC campuses.


Joan and Irwin Jacobs honored with UC Presidential Medals

The medals recognize the Jacobs' positive impact in education, health care, technology, the arts and more.


Kelly Lytle Hernández

UC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program hailed as a national model for faculty inclusivity

More than 365 faculty across the UC system have participated in the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, including nearly 14 percent of all ladder-rank faculty hired over the last five years from groups underrepresented in academia.


Meredith Turner

UC alumna appointed senior vice president of External Relations and Communications

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has selected Meredith Vivian Turner to be the senior vice president of External Relations and Communications at UCOP.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

President Drake joins CA public higher education leaders in reassuring communities

President Drake joined with California higher education leaders to reaffirm a commitment to our values of diversity and inclusion.


From President Drake: Civic engagement is healthy and strong at UC

President Drake encourages voting and applauds the dedication of UC staff and faculty.


UC Olympians and Paralympians gather for a photo with UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly

UC Board of Regents honors Paris Olympians and Paralympians

UC Olympians and Paralympians were invited to share their reflections on the Summer Games in Paris and honored by the Board.


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar awarded UC Presidential Medal

The award recognizes Mr. Abdul-Jabbar’s advocacy, steadfast support of his alma mater and efforts to inspire student-athletes.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

President Drake on the passing of Charles F. McMillan, former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory

President Drake sends sincere condolences and best wishes to Charlie's family, friends and colleagues.