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President Michael V. Drake, MD

Letter from University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., to the UC community regarding this week’s Supreme Court decisions

President Drake shares a message to the UC community on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent rulings.


President Drake meets with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House

President Drake meets with VP Kamala Harris and UC students in Washington, D.C.

In mid-June, UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the University of California and its students.


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VIDEO: President Drake and UCOP leaders share our new strategic framework

UCOP leaders gathered with President Drake over Zoom to share an overview and insights about the new UCOP Strategic Framework.


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UC praises the 2023-24 California budget

Provided funding will allow UC to expand opportunities for more California students and ensure that campuses can make investments to support growth.


Rachael Nava, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, University of California

Rachael Nava invites staff to join President Drake and UCOP leaders for a strategic framework Zoom event

Don't miss this kick-off conversation for the new UCOP Strategic Framework. Questions are accepted in advance of the event.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

New UC President’s panel to advance UC system’s capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship

President Drake convened the President’s Entrepreneurship Network Council to support entrepreneurial activity across the university’s 10 campuses, from invention to commercialization.


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Promising young scholars chosen to represent UC at Nobel conference in Germany

“These fellows are among the best and brightest of the University’s young ambassadors to the scientific world,” said President Michael V. Drake, M.D.


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Regents endorse California public education bill

A pending bill would place a $15.5B general obligation bond on the state ballot in 2024 to provide capital support for public education, from preschool to college.


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UC statement on student employment opportunities

The university is committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of their immigration status, can pursue and attain a world-class UC education.


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UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2023-24 revised budget proposal

President Drake is grateful that Gov. Newsom’s revised budget proposal maintains critical funding for the University of California.


#SpeechMatters 2023 conference highlights

Watch videos from all sessions of the 2023 #SpeechMatters conference: "Fighting for Our Democratic Freedoms."


APISA to host the the inaugural UC Asian Amerian Pacific Islander Symposium

Based on the theme “Our Voices Are Your Voices,” the symposium complements the annual Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education Conference.