Press releases and statements

Friday, June 30, 2023

University of California statement on Supreme Court’s decision regarding Biden administration’s student loan relief program

The University of California is disappointed with today’s Supreme Court ruling rejecting the Biden administration’s plan to discharge billions of dollars of student loan debt. This historic relief program would have made a significant impact on the lives of…

Thursday, June 29, 2023

California’s public higher education leaders’ statement regarding SCOTUS decision on the use of race in college admissions

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., California State University Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester, and California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian made the following statement today (Thursday, June 29) regarding the SCOTUS…

Thursday, June 29, 2023

UC statement on SCOTUS decision regarding the use of race in college admissions

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement today (Thursday, June 29) on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the use of race in college admissions.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

UC statement on 2023-24 California budget

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (June 15) issued the following statement on California’s 2023-24 budget: With passage of California’s fiscal year budget, the state Legislature has demonstrated its strong support for the…

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