Press releases and statements

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

UC President Drake lauds US return to Paris Agreement

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released the following statement today (Jan. 20) in response to President Biden’s executive order reinstating the U.S. to the Paris climate accord.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

UC’s economic impact on California hits new high of $82B annually

The University is an essential economic engine for the state, supporting over half a million jobs and contributing to the economy in every region.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

UC awards $19M in grants to support groundbreaking research to benefit Californians

UC announces 2021 Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) competition winners.

Monday, January 11, 2021

UC plans for fall 2021 in-person instruction across its 10 campuses

The University of California announced today (Jan. 11) that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021, enabling prospective and current students as well as their families to understand our goal well in…

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