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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

University of California awards more than $80 million in state-funded grants to spur climate action

As part of a historic partnership between the University of California and the state of California, the University today (Aug. 23) announced it is awarding over $80 million in climate action grants. The grants will spur implementation of solutions that…

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

University of California admits record number of California residents and largest class of underrepresented freshmen in system history for fall 2023

The University of California today (August 8) announced that it has admitted a record number of California freshmen to its incoming class of undergraduate students and its largest class of underrepresented freshmen in the system’s history for fall 2023, a…

Friday, August 4, 2023

Real Estate and Equities Lead UC’s Investment Assets to $164 billion at close of fiscal year

The University of California’s investment portfolios ended the 2022-2023 fiscal year at $164 billion, a $12 billion increase over the previous year that was fueled by market enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, the Office of the Chief Investment Officer (…

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

UC Merced graduate student Josiah Beharry appointed as 2024-25 UC student Regent

The University of California Board of Regents today (July 19) appointed University of California, Merced graduate student Josiah Beharry to be the 2024-25 student Regent. Beharry is the 50th student Regent, a position established in 1975. He will serve as…

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