Friends of the University of California

How does the UC system drive the growth of our regional economy? 💡

Join us, Sacramento Metro Chamber, and Greater Sacramento Economic Council on March 9 with UC Leadership for an exclusive fireside conversation.

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University of California Reports Record Enrollment Despite Trump Pressure

And another one. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...

UC sets new record in California student enrollment as it weathers Trump challenges More than 301,000 students attended one of UC’s 10 campuses over the fall, according to newly released data. The total included more than 200,000 California resident undergraduates.

More than 301,000: The number of students who enrolled at a UC campus in the fall, the largest number in history. More than 200,000 of those students are California residents. 👏💙 www.latimes.com/california/s...

With the world’s best research institutions, 5 Nobels, and a public higher ed system that acts as a conveyor belt for talent, our 10 UCs aren’t just participating in the future, they’re inventing it. C’mon! 💙

YouTube video by University of California How UC supports the farmers who feed the nation

UC is proud to lead the research that feeds the nation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Q1fUbaitw&t=35s

What they’re saying: California Jewish Leaders support the University of California system Today, California Jewish leaders expressed support for UCLA and the UC system, following reports that the federal government is seeking a $1.172 billion settlement from UCLA after freezing $584 millio...

Jewish elected and community leaders stood in solidarity with UCLA and the entire UC system, pushing back against the federal government’s unprecedented $1 billion demand and its freeze of $584 million in groundbreaking research funding on UC campuses. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/w...

Pledge to Stand Up for UC The future of America’s leading public university system is at stake.

Friends of the UC is proud to and will always #StandUpForUC

“As a public university, we are stewards of taxpayer resources, and a payment of this scale would completely devastate our country’s greatest public university system as well as inflict great harm on our students and all Californians.” —UC President James B. Milliken

Dr. Dennis Assanis appointed as UC Santa Barbara’s next chancellor Assanis comes to UC from the University of Delaware, where he has served as president since 2016. He will assume his role at UC Santa Barbara on September 1, 2025.

Today it was announced that UCSB's next chancellor will be Dr. Dennis Assanis, a distinguished scholar and accomplished higher education leader.

Approved by the UC Board of Regents, he'll assume his role on Sept. 1, 2025. ow.ly/haUT50WrqjM

YouTube video by University of California The University of California: Boldly Californian

The University of California provides transformative educational opportunities, life-saving health care and research that moves our state forward and powers our economy.

Stand with UC for the future of California: bit.ly/46LvcMo

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The University of California is the country’s best value in education, new rankings show Princeton Review and Money agree: UC campuses offer a stellar mix of academics, affordability and student outcomes, according to their newly issued annual lists.

The University of California system is unmatched! Great to see UC Davis and our other UC campuses ranked among the best-value public colleges.

UC leads American public research universities in global impact, new rankings show All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact, with eight among the top 25 public universities in the United States, according to the 2025-26 Best Global Universit...

All 10 UC campuses are among the best universities in the world in research impact, according to the just-released 2025-26 Best Global Universities ranking from
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Is college worth it? For University of California grads, the data offers an undeniable ‘Yes!’ Not only do large percentages of UC alums enter the workforce with no student debt, but their degrees deliver an array of economic and social benefits both for themselves and their communities.

Is college worth it? For University of California grads, the data offers an undeniable ‘YES!’ bit.ly/3HP6393

UC Provost Katherine Newman asks @governor.ca.gov and the Legislature to forgo all cuts to the University of California's budget.

Read her op ed via Sacramento Bee bit.ly/3TjfobM

Take action by urging your senator to fund UC! bit.ly/45auJCO

Innovation. We simply have no peers. The @uofcalifornia.bsky.social system has 12,700 active patents, more than any other system in the world. That innovation ecosystem is what separates the game we play from the game played by everybody else. @governor.ca.gov

We are grateful to @CAgovernor for today’s budget proposal, which reduces the University’s cut from 8% to 3%. The proposal reflects his commitment to California’s students and recognizes the University’s many contributions to California. bit.ly/3Zh3YZu

Welcome UC President Milliken! 👏

Over 2,000 attendees at our @UCMasterGarden Spring Garden Fair in #SantaClara.
Thanks to Sen. Dave Cortese for visiting + reminding us to “thank a volunteer.” 💚
#SpringGardenFair #Gardening

Time for Action! Lawmakers are discussing cuts to UC’s state funding.

Tell your representatives to defend California's students and protect the state's second largest employer ✍️ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved...

Text graphic: "The University of California cannot afford to continue increasing enrollment with less funding. If the state cuts the university by 8%, we will be forced to decrease enrollment for the fall of 2026 admission cycle.” UC Provost Katherine Newman

“UC cannot afford to continue increasing enrollment with less funding. If the state cuts the university by 8%, we will be forced to decrease enrollment for the fall of 2026 admission cycle,” said UC Provost Katherine Newman (via @calmatters.org) calmatters.org/education/hi...

UC and CSU funding essential to California’s economic future - Capitol Weekly OPONION - Lawmakers can strengthen our state’s economy and its future by rejecting the governor’s disproportionate reductions in the UC and CSU budgets.

The CA Legislature must say no to proposed UC and CSU budget reductions to protect students, employees, residents and California's economic future. Read the #oped by California Coalition for Public Higher Education co-chairs Mel Levine and Dick Ackerman 👇 bit.ly/4jczX50

Orange and gold background with text: Saving lives isn't partisan. Tell Congress to protect life-saving research. University of California logo.

#NIH funding cuts threaten future treatments and cures for cancer, stroke, ALS, heart attacks and other deadly diseases. Protect life-saving research, tell your legislators to #saveNIHresearch 👉 bit.ly/4bhqRke

The University of California—the engine of California’s economy, innovation, and opportunity—is facing serious threats. Join us and take action to protect California's future! conta.cc/3FIgkmu

What’s at stake if federal #NIH research funding is cut? Here’s just one example of a life-changing breakthrough made possible by NIH grants. Tell Congress to #saveNIHresearch at ucal.us/saveNIHresearch

#ALS #stroke @ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavishealth.bsky.social