Press releases and statements

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., names new UC Riverside chancellor

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. announced today (Wednesday, May 28) the selection of Dr. S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia, as UC Riverside’s next chancellor.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Visionary partnership between UC Investments and Berkeley Institute for Data Science

UC Investments and UC Berkeley’s Institute for Data Science today (May 22) announced the formation of the AI Futures Lab, a new hub for groundbreaking research and collaboration at the intersection of AI, science and society.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 14) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal.

Monday, May 5, 2025

What they’re saying about the new University of California President James B. Milliken

James B. Milliken’s appointment as the 22nd president of the University of California has garnered praise from faculty, students, elected officials, and community leaders from California and beyond.

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