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President Drake and Justin Lee

Grad Slam delivers promising research you can remember (and explain)

UC Berkeley graduate student Justin Lee beat out nine other talented contestants at this year’s Grad Slam competition, taking home the top prize for his three-minute talk on how genetic engineering could be used to stop COVID from replicating inside the body.


A message from President Drake about Systemwide Title IX Director Suzanne Taylor

Suzanne Taylor has decided to leave the university to dedicate more time to family and personal endeavors. Her last day is June 30.


UC announces Native American Opportunity Plan

The University of California will ensure that in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Service Fees for California students from federally recognized Native American tribes are fully covered by grants or scholarships.


#SpeechMatters 2022

VIDEO: Watch President Drake speak at the #SpeechMatters conference

Recordings of all sessions have just been made available — including the panel featuring President Drake.


President Drake reflects on Earth Day

President Drake encourages the UC community to appreciate the beauty and wonder of our planet and to reflect on how we can protect our environment to ensure a healthy and equitable future for all.


President Drake gets personal in new UCLA video

President Drake recently traveled to UCLA to meet with students, faculty and staff. View a fun video from his visit.


President Drake to speak at UC #SpeechMatters conference this week

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels, J.D., will discuss the role that higher education plays in preserving democracy and preparing the next generation to lead.


Celebrating the legacy of César Chávez at the University of California

This month, we reflect upon the legacy of César Chávez, the visionary activist and organizer who fought tirelessly for farmworker rights, and whose story is central to that of social change in California and across the world.


Chancellor’s Colloquium panel, from left: UC President Michael V. Drake, President Emerita Janet S. Napolitano, Chancellor Gary S. May and President Emeritus Mark G. Yudof. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis)

Video: 3 UC presidents discuss challenges and legacies

The UC Davis winter quarter Chancellor’s Colloquium featured UC President Michael V. Drake and Presidents Emeriti Janet S. Napolitano and Mark G. Yudof in conversation with UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May.


UC Berkeley students

President Drake: A statement on legislation protecting UC Berkeley enrollment

The state Legislature has affirmed UC's obligations while safeguarding the bright futures of thousands of hardworking prospective UC Berkeley students.


UC Regent Richard Leib

Richard Leib assumes chair of the Board of Regents duties

On March 1, University of California Regent Richard Leib assumed the duties and responsibilities of the Chair of the Board. He succeeds Cecilia V. Estolano.