Press releases and statements

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

UC President James B. Milliken urges state lawmakers to fuel economic growth through strategic investments in UC

UC President James B. Milliken delivered remarks today (Feb. 17) to the California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Statement on UAW Strike Authorization Vote

The University of California is disappointed by the UAW strike authorization vote. Since July, UC has met consistently with UAW, exchanged proposals, and reached nearly two dozen tentative agreements for academic student employees and 20 tentative agreements…

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

UC Offers Path to Resolve Contract with AFSCME

The University of California today presented the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) with a comprehensive contract supposal designed to bring negotiations to a close and provide long-needed certainty, stability, and relief…

Monday, January 19, 2026

President Milliken’s statement on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

The University of California and people across our nation honor the life, impact, and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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