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President Michael V. Drake, MD

Ask your question for President Drake by 5 p.m. Tuesday

At the April 16 Town Hall, President Drake will provide brief opening remarks and then answer questions from UCOP staff.


President Drake Town Hall

Share your questions: April 16 UCOP Town Hall with President Drake

Mark your calendar and save the date for Tuesday, April 16, from 9 – 10 a.m. (PT).


President Drake Town Hall

Save the date: April 16 UCOP Town Hall with President Drake

Get ready for the next UCOP Town Hall with President Drake!


President Drake in his Oakland office

President Drake announces new Systemwide Office of Civil Rights

This new umbrella office will provide systemwide leadership, guidance and support on issues related to protecting civil rights throughout the UC system.


Register to vote by Feb. 20

From President Drake: Take charge of the future

President Drake encourages everyone to register for the primary by Feb. 20 and to vote in the upcoming elections.


Diverse group of UC undergraduate students standing together smiling

UC enrolls a record-setting number of California students in fall 2023

The University of California enrolled the largest class of students in history this past fall — including a significant increase in California undergraduates and a corresponding decline in out-of-state students.


Craig Leasure

A message from President Drake about UC National Laboratories Vice President Craig Leasure

Craig Leasure will step down as vice president of UC National Laboratories at the end of this month.


UCOP Oakland building

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. remarks at January 25 Regents meeting

The University of California Board of Regents voted to suspend implementation of Regents Policy 4407 for one year.


President Drake in his Oakland office

From President Drake: Remembering Dr. King’s Legacy

President Drake shares his reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and its impact today.


California state capitol and state flag

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2024-25 state budget proposal

On Jan. 10, 2024, University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. issued a statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 budget.


Video: President Drake shares UC’s year-in-review

In so many ways, our staff, faculty, and students serve California and make the world a better place.


President Drake shares UC’s plans to promote safety, inclusion and belonging in Regents meeting remarks

Read President Drake's remarks from the UC Board of Regents meeting on Nov. 15, 2023.