UC President Statements Content

An Update From UC President James B. Milliken

Cody Kitaura — October 03, 2025 - 5:00pm

UC President James B. Milliken issued the following letter today (Oct. 3).

To the UC community:

We begin the academic year with excitement and purpose, but also with recognition that this is a very challenging time for the University of California and higher education more broadly.

UC President Michael V. Drake’s Message on Federal Funding Freeze

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025 - 2:53pm

The University of California Office of the President issued the following statement today (Jan. 28).

Updated Jan. 29: The Trump Administration has rescinded the memo freezing federal funds. UCOP will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

President Drake Urges: ‘Get a Booster’

Dave Jones — December 15, 2021 - 10:13am

UC President Michael V. Drake strongly encourages getting the COVID-19 booster shot as soon as you are eligible. "And if you haven’t already done so, please get vaccinated as soon as possible."

Napolitano: ‘An Assault on Our Cherished Values’

Dave Jones — August 15, 2017 - 9:29am

UC President Janet Napolitano spoke out during the weekend, abhorring the violence and hate in Charlottesville, Virginia, then followed up Monday (Aug. 14) with this letter.

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To the University of California Community:

Napolitano: 'We Must, and We Will, Do a Better Job' in Addressing Sexual Assault

Dave Jones — March 18, 2016 - 6:32pm

UC President Janet Napolitano issued the following letter to the university community today (March 18).

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