Press releases and statements

Thursday, January 7, 2021

UC denounces attack on American democracy

The orderly transfer of power has been a hallmark of our American democracy for more than two centuries. The shocking display of lawless violence in the nation’s capital on January 6 was an horrific, and ultimately tragic, affront to our national dignity. The…

Monday, December 7, 2020

COVID-19 exposure notification system expands statewide; University of California to lead roll out effort

The State of California has asked the University of California to lead an expansion of a smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system recently tested at seven University of California campuses. Under this statewide program, researchers and…

Friday, December 4, 2020

UC celebrates court order to restore DACA program

Justice has prevailed once again. In solidarity with our students and the entire UC community, we are pleased that a federal judge today decisively ordered the federal government to fully restore the DACA program. This is a win for DACA recipients, their…

Thursday, November 19, 2020

University of California Health launches human donor milk bank to help newborns

University of California Health has launched an innovative human milk bank to help improve the lives of newborns, infants and their families.

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