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. The UC Office of the President (UCOP) provides regular Federal Updates that are relevant for our entire UC system and Berkeley will provide campus-specific updates and resources on this page as they become available.
We recognize this uncertainty has caused concern across the UC community. In times like these, Berkeley's mission becomes even more essential. We face these challenges as a community united by our Principles of Community and shared commitment to excellence, discovery and public service.
General
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UC Weekly federal update brief (11/14/25)
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A message from President James B. Milliken to the UC community (9/15/25)
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Letter from UC President Milliken to state Senator Scott D. Wiener
(9/10/25) - Letter from President Drake: The strength that built us will sustain us (4/23/25)
- 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UC President Drake's statement on the federal funding freeze (update: OMB memo rescinded 1/29/25)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
- Fact sheet: What’s at stake if the University of California loses federal funding (pdf) (9/11/2025)
- Research grant guidance (8/7/2025)
- UC Berkeley Emergency Research Fund (5/19/25)
- UC statement for the record: Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on biomedical research (4/30/25)
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Fact sheet: Fund American Science (4/29/25)
- 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)
- Take Action: Email your lawmakers to protect-life saving research (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
The fiscal year budget that Congress is currently considering applies to the 2026-27 academic year, which begins on July 1, 2026. The final discretionary funding for Pell Grants would impact grants that are issued after July 1, 2026.
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California Pell Coalition Letter to Congressional leadership (pdf) (6/23/25)
- California Student Aid Commission: “Memo on AB 540 and Compliance With the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA)” (5/9/25)
- Fact sheet: Federal financial aid for UC students (4/29/25)
- Fact sheet: The importance of Pell Grants for UC students (4/29/25)
- 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
- University of California Frequently Asked Questions: H-1B Proclamation Signed September 19, 2025 (pdf)
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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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Frequently asked questions on diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of California (pdf)
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Regents Policy 4402: Policy on Nondiscrimination on Basis of Sexual Orientation
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Regents Policy 4403: Statement of Principles Against Intolerance
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Re: Diversity statements at the University of California (pdf)
Climate and compliance
The University of California is unwavering in its commitment to combating antisemitism. We are carefully reviewing the president’s executive order while continuing our work fostering an environment free of harassment and discrimination.