President Michael V. Drake, M.D. will hold his next Town Hall with UCOP staff on Friday, Dec. 18, from 1-2 p.m. Save the date — and submit your questions for the president!

President Drake provides an update on the university’s plan to address financial challenges facing the university in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In times like these, President Michael V. Drake, M.D., encourages the UC community to lean on our core values of respect, equity, and inclusion.

Hear President Drake’s perspective on challenges facing higher education during the global pandemic and societal unrest.

On Nov. 4, President Michael V. Drake, M.D., will address the prestigious Commonwealth Club, sharing his perspective of challenges facing higher education during a global pandemic and societal unrest.

On Oct. 15, UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. toured UC Merced and met with students, faculty and staff. Watch a video from his conversation with Chancellor Muñoz.

President Drake has announced that UC is considering a new systemwide expanded curtailment program for additional operational and salary savings due to COVID-19-related budget shortfalls.