Press releases and statements

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Statement from Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib

Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib today (May 1) issued the following statement: The violence at UCLA yesterday was despicable and unacceptable. The Regents of the University of California will not tolerate violations of the law or University policy on our…

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on free speech and campus protests

A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on free speech and campus protests (April 30, 2024):

Friday, April 26, 2024

University of California statement on divestment

The University of California shared the following statement today, Friday, April 26, 2024: The University of California has consistently opposed calls for boycott against and divestment from Israel. While the University affirms the right of our community…

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announces appointment of new UC Berkeley chancellor

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., announced today (April 10) the selection of Richard K. Lyons, former dean of the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and current associate vice chancellor and chief innovation and entrepreneurship…

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