Press releases and statements

Friday, April 22, 2022

Reflecting on Earth Day

President Michael V. Drake Statement on Earth Day, April 22, 2022.

Monday, March 21, 2022

A message from President Drake: Celebrating the legacy of César Chávez at the University of California

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement in honor of César Chávez Day.

Monday, March 14, 2022

UC statement on passage of legislation protecting enrollment spots for prospective UC Berkeley students

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (March 14) issued the following statement after the California Legislature passed SB 118 and AB 168.

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Record-breaking number of students apply to the University of California for fall 2022

The University of California announced today (Feb. 24) that its campuses received a record-breaking number of applications for fall 2022, underscoring UC’s position as one of the most sought-after higher education systems in the world.

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