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University of California

@UofCalifornia

Official handle for the University of California system. For UCOP press releases and campus breaking news, follow @UC_Newsroom.

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University of California
@UofCalifornia
May 12
Last week, President James B. Milliken joined state Senator Scott Wiener, UAW President Shawn Fain, and hundreds of supporters at the State Capitol for the Rally for California Science to support #SB895. Tell your legislators to invest in California by investing in UC. Yes on
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
May 17, 2023
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) called on @GoldmanSchool #Classof2023 grads to disrupt oppressive systems, dismantle unjust laws and policies, and discover new ways of living in which all people in a multicultural society can thrive.
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones urges students: Disrupt, dismantle, discover - Berkeley News
From news.berkeley.edu
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
Sep 8, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: University of California sues Trump administration on unlawful repeal of DACA program bit.ly/2wO77nT#DACA #DefendDACA
University of California
@UofCalifornia
Oct 16, 2023
BREAKING: @UCBerkeley announces partnership with @NASA to build the Berkeley Space Center, a 36-acre site in Silicon Valley that will house companies, labs and students working to generate futuristic innovations in aviation and space exploration.
Berkeley Space Center at NASA Ames to become innovation hub for new aviation, space technology -...
From news.berkeley.edu
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
Jul 9, 2020
Breaking: UC plans to file suit against the federal government for violating the rights of the University and its students following new ICE regulations. Full statement: bit.ly/2O72NHl
University of California
@UofCalifornia
Oct 10, 2025
University of California faculty and alumni won five Nobel Prizes this week, setting a new record for the most faculty of one institution to achieve this great honor in a single year 🏅💙 💛 These remarkable achievement highlight the ongoing contributions of America’s #1
UC wins 5 Nobel Prizes in 3 days — and sets a new world record
From universityofcalifornia.edu
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
Oct 8, 2025
Congratulations to @UCBerkeley professor Omar M. Yaghi for winning the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his groundbreaking work, which has already shown promise in yielding drinkable water from desert air. 🔵🟡🏅
The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrize
Oct 8, 2025
BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal–organic frameworks.”
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
Jul 8, 2020
A warm welcome to UC’s next president, Michael V. Drake, M.D.! Prior to his six years at @OhioState, @OSUPrezDrake’s entire academic career has been at UC, including as faculty at @UCSF, systemwide VP for health affairs and chancellor of @UCIrvine. Fiat Lux!
Meredith Turner
@UC_Newsroom
Jul 8, 2020
This just in: The University of California Board of Regents have announced the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system. Learn more: bit.ly/2ZP4qP8
University of California
@UofCalifornia
Feb 28, 2019
As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier.
UC terminates subscriptions with world’s largest scientific publisher in push for open access to...
From universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California
@UofCalifornia
Feb 10, 2025
As the world’s leading public research institution, UC depends on @NIH funding for scientific advances that save lives and improve healthcare. UC has submitted a declaration in support of the California Attorney General’s suit to block NIH cuts. bit.ly/4hs4pY0
Rob Bonta
@AGRobBonta
Feb 10, 2025
President Trump is unlawfully decimating funding for medical and public health research that helps to develop new cures and treatments for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. We’re suing. oag.ca.gov/news/press-rel…
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
Jun 26, 2020
It’s been 5 years since Obergefell and gay marriage! Here’s a look at heroes in research who made this and other victories possible. 🌈 #Pride #Pride2020 #PrideMonth
Five years ago, love won. Here's how research helps make progress possible
From universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California
@UofCalifornia
Apr 25, 2019
A big congrats to @ucirvine, @ucla, @ucberkeley, @ucdavis, @ucsantabarbara and @ucsandiego! All have been named best value among the public universities nationwide by @forbes 🎊🎊🎊 bit.ly/2W7iAIg
University of California
@UofCalifornia
Jun 1, 2023
HAPPY PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 This #PrideMonth we celebrate UC's beautiful, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community. We are so proud of the work you continue to do to make the world a more inclusive and accepting place for everyone #Pride #Pride2023 ❤️ 💛 🧡 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤎
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University of California
@UofCalifornia
Aug 24, 2020
This just in: All 10 UC campuses will phase out single-use plastic bottles, bags and food containers. The move is part of a new commitment to help UC achieve its zero waste goals.
UC to ditch single-use plastics
From universityofcalifornia.edu