Press releases and statements

Sunday, November 10, 2019

UC statement on passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard J. Tyson

University of California President Janet Napolitano and UC Health’s Executive Vice President Dr. Carrie Byington issued a statement today (Nov. 10) following the passing of Bernard J. Tyson, CEO and chair of Kaiser Permanente.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

UC scientists combat wildfires with lifesaving tools, solutions

While firefighters battle raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the University of California is finding lifesaving solutions to stem the growing threat of fire by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to meet the state’s frightening new reality…

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

UC President Napolitano’s statement on White House exit from Paris climate accord

University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (Nov. 5) following the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.

Monday, November 4, 2019

UC, UAW reach tentative agreement on new three-year contract

The University of California today (Nov. 4) announced a tentative three-year agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union for UC’s approximately 4,000 academic researchers.

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