Press releases and statements

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

UC kicks off systemwide effort to support first-generation students with new report, website

The University of California today (August 23) announced that all 10 UC campuses will join together this fall in a systemwide effort to connect first-generation students with faculty mentors who have walked in their shoes, and to facilitate access to…

Monday, August 14, 2017

Letter from UC President Janet Napolitano on the violence in Charlottesville

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 14) sent a letter to the UC community in response to the violence in Charlottesville.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Statement from UC President Janet Napolitano on passage of SB 331

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 8) issued the following statement on Senate Bill 331, authored by state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, sponsored by UC and signed by Governor Brown today. This measure allows campus-based domestic…

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Statement of UC President Janet Napolitano on public university admissions

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (August 2) issued a statement on public university admissions.

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