Press releases and statements

Thursday, February 23, 2023

President Drake’s statement on the appointment of the next California Community Colleges Chancellor

University of California President Michael V. Drake made the following statement today (Feb. 23), about the appointment of the next California Community Colleges Chancellor, Dr. Sonya Christian.

Friday, January 27, 2023

A message from UC President Drake to the UC community on racial violence and Tyre Nichols

Dear colleagues, By now you have heard about or seen the disgusting and dehumanizing violence shown in the video of Tyre Nichols’ killing, which was released today by Memphis officials. I am sickened and outraged by this utterly…

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

UC Investments develops UC’s next generation financial leaders in partnership with TOIGO Foundation

The University of California’s Office of the Chief Investment Officer (UC Investments) today announced a partnership with the Oakland-based Toigo Foundation to fund 20 fellowships for UC graduate students seeking to become tomorrow’s leaders in the world of…

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2023-24 budget proposal

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 budget: Governor Newsom has put forward a budget proposal that maintains his strong commitment to the…

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