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UC President Michael V. Drake鈥檚 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Updated Jan. 29: The Trump Administration has rescinded the memo freezing federal funds.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: 鈥楪et a Booster鈥�

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鈥檛 already done so, please get vaccinated as soon as possible."

Napolitano: 鈥楢n Assault on Our Cherished Values鈥�

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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