Press releases and statements

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.

University of California Proposes Comprehensive Economic Package for Academic Graduate Student Employees

The University of California presented a comprehensive economic package for academic graduate student employees as part of ongoing negotiations with United Auto Workers Local 4811. The proposal reflects UC’s commitment to meaningful total compensation while…

Statement on UAW Strike Authorization Vote Announcement

We are disappointed by the news that UAW will be holding a strike authorization vote. We are currently engaged in sustained and forward-looking negotiations for a successor contract for the academic graduate student employees bargaining unit (Graduate Student…

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2026–27 state budget proposal

The budget introduced today by Governor Newsom continues to provide critical support for the University and our students.

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