Press releases and statements

Thursday, July 22, 2021

UC Regents approve Tuition Stability Plan to increase predictability, financial aid and academic resources; tuition for current undergraduates to remain flat

The University of California Board of Regents approved today (July 22) the Tuition Stability Plan to increase predictability for students and families, better support students with the greatest financial need and provide critical resources for UC campuses.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

UC Berkeley law student Marlenee Blas Pedral appointed as 2022-23 UC student regent

The University of California Board of Regents today (July 21) appointed UC Berkeley law student Marlenee Blas Pedral to be the 2022-23 student regent.

Monday, July 19, 2021

UC admissions reach record highs for California freshmen, underrepresented students and community college transfers

Following an unprecedented year marked by the coronavirus pandemic, hybrid instruction and travel restrictions, the University of California announced today (July 19) that its campuses made record-breaking admission offers to a new class of undergraduates.

Friday, July 16, 2021

UC celebrates $15 million Mellon grant to support faculty diversity

The University of California today (July 16) announced the receipt of a $15 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP).

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