With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts underway, the University of California is working diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues. We remain committed to our UC values as stated in our Principles of Community, and we will continue to pursue UC’s mission of teaching, research, and public service in the most effective ways we can. We recognize this uncertainty has caused concern across the UC community, and we will continue to share updates and resources as they become available.
General
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President Drake message to UC community (4/23/25)
- Weekly UC federal update brief (4/17/25)
- UC Berkeley timely faculty resources (4/16/25)
- President Drake’s remarks to the UC Board of Regents – March 19, 2025 (3/19/25)
- UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly’s remarks to the UC Board of Regents – March 19, 2025 (3/19/25)
- A message from UC President Michael V. Drake on the University of California’s financial outlook (3/19/25)
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Message on behalf of System Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Katherine Newman (2/12/25) *updated 2/14/25
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UC statement on Judge’s temporary restraining order halting devastating cuts to NIH research grants (2/10/25)
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UC supports legal action against misguided plan to cut vital NIH research funds (2/10/25)
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UC President Drake's statement on the federal funding freeze (update: OMB memo rescinded 1/29/25)
Research funding
NIH funding
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Take Action: Email your lawmakers to protect-life saving research (2/13/25)
- Letter from the California State Legislature (Assembly) urging bipartisan support for biomedical research (3/3/25)
- Letter from the California State Legislature (Senate) urging bipartisan support for biomedical research (3/3/25)
- Association of American Universities: Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs Explainer video (2/26/25)
- Provost Katherine Newman statement on continuance of NIH temporary restraining order (2/21/25)
- F&A Costs: Myths vs. Facts University of California fact sheet (2/19/25)
- Message from UC President Drake (2/18/25)
- House members demand answers on NIH research cuts (2/18/25)
- California Senators sound alarm over funding cuts to NIH (2/13/25)
- California Congressional members to Trump Administration: Don’t cut NIH funding to universities (2/11/25)
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UC statement on Judge’s temporary restraining order halting devastating cuts to NIH research grants (2/10/25)
- UC supports legal action against misguided plan to cut vital NIH research funds (2/10/25)
General research funding communications
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Memo to UC research community on federal agency pauses (1/28/25)
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Important National Science Foundation information to post-doctorate employees (2/4/25)
Student financial aid
Current executive orders, agency guidance and administrative actions do not impact federal financial aid.
The University of California is monitoring media reports about potential access within the federal government to student financial aid data as part of the transition to the new Administration. At this time, we do not have any independent confirmation that FAFSA data were improperly accessed. We understand these news reports may contribute to anxiety and concern. Know that the UC takes appropriate physical, administrative and technical measures to protect Personal Data that are consistent with applicable privacy and data security laws and regulations and University policies.
- Message to campus financial aid directors March 21, 2025 (3/24/25)
- Information about the now open 2025-26 FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications (2/7/25)
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Message to UC Financial aid directors (1/28/25)
Immigration
UC Resources
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UC President Michael V. Drake’s statement on student visa terminations (4/8/25)
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University of California statement on international students’ visa status terminations (4/4/25)
- DACA Decision Update from the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center (3/13/25)
- UC Immigrant Legal Services Center: Update on Immigration Registration Requirement Feb 27, 2025 (2/28/25)
- UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the American Dream and Promise Act (2/27/25)
- University of California Reaffirms Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community (1/22/25)
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Undocumented student resources website (1/29/25)
UC Berkeley Resources
- UC Berkeley "Know your rights" webpage (3/12/25)
- Support for staff who are DACA or Temporary Protected Status (2/25/25)
- UC Berkeley "Know your Rights" printable wallet card. (2/24/25)
- UC Berkeley Immigration Policy impacting students, researchers, and employees
Recursos en español/Resources in Spanish (2/12/25)
Health care
Research funding (2/20/25):
Health care privacy and access:
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California Attorney General: Promoting Safe and Secure Healthcare Access for All
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UCOP Policy on Immigration Enforcement Issues Involving Patients in UC Health
Equity, diversity and inclusion
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Re: Diversity statements at the University of California (Provost Office) (3/20/25)
- Frequently asked questions on diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of California (3/7/25)
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UC President Drake’s message on ‘Dear Colleague’ letter (2/20/25)
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Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement
A Message from University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D.