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California public higher education leaders unite to support DACA

The leaders of the University of California, California State University and California Community College systems issued a joint statement on behalf of DACA recipients.


(From left to right) Current Student Regent Marlenee Blas Pedral, Mary Tran, Student Regent-designate Merhawi Tesfai, William Carter and Deniss Martinez.

President Drake recognizes foster youth and outstanding student leaders

The honorees include Marlenee Blas Pedral, Mary Tran, Merhawi Tesfai, William Carter and Deniss Martinez.


President Drake in his Oakland office

From President Drake: My priorities for the future

President Drake shares his priorities for the future.


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UC’s investment assets close the fiscal year at $152 billion

“Throughout this rollercoaster of a year, UC Investments has done the slow, steady work of keeping our financial house in order.”


Students convene at UC Santa Cruz campus

UC leaders present plan to enroll thousands more California students

UC leaders have presented a plan to increase enrollment by 23,000 students over the next eight years — the equivalent of adding another campus to the 10-campus system.


UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and UC Regents Chair Richard Leib

President Drake and Richard Leib on UC’s new regents

President Drake praised the new appointees as bringing a wealth of knowledge and experiences to contribute to UC and its critical mission.


Community Safety Plan progress report

A message from President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and Executive Vice President-Chief Operating Officer Rachael Nava share an update on what UC is doing to improve community safety.


President Drake in his Oakland office

President Drake applauds the 2022-23 California budget

President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has spoken on a final state budget that will strengthen the University of California for years to come.


UC joins forces with the California Secretary of State to facilitate student voting

The resolution affirms UC’s longstanding partnership with the Secretary of State’s office to increase voter participation by eligible university students, faculty, staff and surrounding UC campus community members.


Regent Richard Lieb

UC announces Board of Regents chair and vice chair, committee leadership appointments for 2022-23

Regent Richard Leib has been appointed as chair of the UC Board of Regents and Regent Gareth Elliott as the Board’s vice-chair. Read more about 2022-23 appointments.


President Drake

President Drake approves 2022-23 salary increases

President Drake has approved a 2022-23 systemwide salary program that includes a general 4.5% base salary increase for eligible policy-covered staff.


President Michael V. Drake, MD

UC responds to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision

President Drake issued a statement on June 24, shortly following the release of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.