Press releases and statements

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

UC Raises AFSCME Members’ Wages, Provides New Health Insurance Credits

More than 37,000 University of California employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3299 (AFSCME) received a pay increase today to $25 an hour, or a 5% increase, whichever is greater, thanks to new terms…

Monday, June 30, 2025

University of California mourns the passing of former UC President Robert C. Dynes

The University of California community is deeply saddened by the passing of former UC President and former UC San Diego Chancellor Robert C. Dynes.

Saturday, June 28, 2025

UC statement on 2025-26 final state budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement on the state’s FY 2025-26 budget.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., names new UC Riverside chancellor

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. announced today (Wednesday, May 28) the selection of Dr. S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia, as UC Riverside’s next chancellor.

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