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Sonya Brooks

UCLA graduate student Sonya Brooks appointed as 2025-26 UC student Regent

Brooks brings a unique perspective to the role and is passionate about ensuring the university is inclusive and welcoming to all students.


UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly and UC Board of Regents Vice Chair Maria Anguiano

UC announces Board of Regents chair and vice chair, committee leadership appointments for 2024-25

Regent Janet Reilly will be chair of the UC Board of Regents and Regent Maria Anguiano will be the Board’s vice chair.


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.


Regent José Hernández: From farmworker to astronaut

Watch a video with Regent Hernández and learn more about his deep UC ties.


(From left to right) Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib, UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, UC San Diego Student Maribel Patiño and UC President Michael V. Drake. (Photo credit: Robert Durell)

President Drake and UC Regents recognize students for leadership and community contributions

Abiel Malepeai and Maribel Patiño received the President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership, and 12 students were honored with Regents Foster Youth Awards.


Richard Leib and President Drake

Chair Leib and President Drake welcome new Regents appointees

University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., are pleased to welcome Gov. Newsom's appointees.


UC Berkeley students walking on campus

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.


Hand holding UCLA football helmet

Big Ten Conference: UCLA directed to provide student-athlete support

The UC Board of Regents directed UCLA to dedicate additional resources from conference-associated revenues to support UC student-athletes as a condition for joining the Big Ten Conference.


(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.


Eritrean immigrant Merhawi Tesfai was appointed to be the 2023-24 UC student regent on July 20, 2022.

Meet Merhawi Tesfai, UC’s 49th student regent

Eritrean immigrant Merhawi Tesfai was appointed to be the 2023-24 UC student regent on July 20, 2022.


Jo Mackness, staff advisor designate to the Regents

Meet Jo Mackness, staff advisor designate to the Regents

Jo brings experience gained from a people-focused career, as well as a passion for leadership and connection, to the staff advisor role.


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.