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  1. Sep 7

    The California gubernatorial recall election is one week away—don’t forget to cast your vote on or before Sept. 14. More information on voting by mail or in person here: 🗳️

    Californians - cast your vote on or before Election Day, Tuesday, Sept. 14. For more information, visit ucal.us/vote
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  2. Sep 1

    Community college students: Our Pathways+ program can help you prepare, transfer, and succeed. We’d love to have you at UC. Learn more and find out which UC campus (or campuses) are right for you:

    UC Pathways+ program. Community college students: There's a place for you at UC.
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  3. Aug 30

    Californians, make your voices heard in the election on September 14—register to vote today. If you’re already registered, make sure your address is current and find out how and where to vote: 🗳️

    Californians - register to vote by August 30.
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  4. Aug 27

    Californians: the gubernatorial recall election is happening on September 14. The last day to register to vote online is Monday, August 30. Register online today, or check your registration status at 🗳️

    Register to vote by Aug. 30, 2021
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  5. Aug 25

    UC is a leading force in health innovation—& we want to do even more. We need your help to secure strong federal funding to keep it going. If you or someone you know have been helped by medical research, share your story & help us spread the word:

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  6. Aug 24

    The undergraduate application is open – and mobile friendly! Applicants can work on their application now and submit starting November 1. Follow for helpful pointers. More resources & information available here:

    Image of a person carrying a stack of books. Text overlay reads 'Nine campuses. One application.'
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  7. Aug 23

    Full FDA approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is an important step forward in the effort to get our communities vaccinated. COVID vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones, and the fastest way to end this pandemic.

    Today, FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of disease in individuals 16 years of age and older.
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  8. Aug 20

    Congratulations on your appointment to the Board of Regents, ! Your perspective and expertise will be an invaluable asset to the UC community. I look forward to working together. 🚀

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  9. Aug 19

    Proud that hospitals were once again rated among the best in the state and the nation! Thank you to everyone at our medical centers for providing world-class care to UC patients.

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  10. Aug 17

    When I arrived at last August, we knew it was a pivotal time. Fortunately, UC has never turned away from a challenge. Thank you, UC, for giving your all over the past year. It has been my honor to be part of this journey.

    UC President Drake's one-year anniversary
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  11. Aug 16

    Thank you to everyone at UC who shared their experiences and perspectives. We all agree that we must put the UC community at the heart of our safety and security practices. This plan is just the beginning–but it is a positive step in that direction. (2/2)

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  12. Aug 16

    The UC Community Safety Plan is a new framework for a more integrated, holistic approach to safety & security on our campuses. With the active input of students, faculty, & staff, the plan is a living document that we will continue to update & adapt together. (1/2)

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  13. Jul 29

    The is once again #1 on the 's list of colleges and universities running on green power! Our use of biogas, solar, and wind energy reflects our system’s strong culture of sustainability.

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  14. Jul 28

    Today, proudly launched , our new unified discovery & borrowing system. This exciting tool will facilitate faster, easier access to our physical collections as well as digitally-available journals, books, and databases.

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  15. Jul 23

    So proud of all of the athletes competing in the this year! Congratulations and best of luck for a great Summer Games.

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  16. Jul 22

    Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership. We’re grateful for everything you are doing to improve your campuses and communities.

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  17. Jul 19

    Proud to announce that admitted record-high numbers of California freshmen, underrepresented students, & community college transfers for fall 2021. Congratulations to all - can't wait to see you on campus!

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  18. Jul 16

    I’m honored to serve on the new Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust, established this month by . It’s never been more important to protect the long-term health and integrity of our research enterprise.

    A new Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust has been established by to develop ways to promote high-quality research practices and to anticipate and address challenges to research ethics and integrity. Read more:
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  19. Jul 16

    As COVID-19 spread rapidly around the globe last year, UC joined a massive global mobilization of health care & science to stop the virus. This illuminating timeline highlights the creativity & hard work of those who brought us from crisis to cure.

    University of California digital timeline - The race to conquer COVID
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  20. Jul 13

    Truly inspired by the work of UC scientists to leverage CRISPR to find a cure for sickle cell disease, a devastating hereditary disorder. This innovative approach is a miracle in the making that could benefit millions of patients around the world.

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