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When the federal government invests in scientific research, the result isn’t just innovation. It’s innovation that drives the economy, provides a significant return on investment, grows jobs, and powers small businesses. These investments are critical to the strength of the U.S.

Here’s what’s happening across UC. The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the NIH to pause paying out grants while the case works its way through the lower courts, a stark reminder of why it’s so important to #SpeakUpForScience and protect the investments in science that make all of our

This week, UC President Milliken met with CA legislative leaders to discuss the consequences of federal action against UCLA and the harm this will cause to the UC system, and to strengthen our partnership that makes UC the nation’s leading public university system.

ICYMI: UC President James B. Milliken was in Sacramento this week meeting with state leaders. They talked about challenges with the federal government and our ongoing partnerships to benefit Californians. #StandUpForUC

A majority of Republican and Democratic California voters value a UC degree, UC’s medical research, and UC’s healthcare. Across the state there’s broad bipartisan support for the University of California, according to a new Institute of Governmental Studies poll. Via Jaweed Kaleem ➡️

Did you know that 25% of the country’s food is grown in California’s Central Valley? Scientific research at UC helped make that possible, transforming what was once barren land into an agricultural powerhouse that feeds the nation. universityofcalifornia.edu/feeding-america

Science funding fuels America’s future: ➡️ 99% of drugs approved by the FDA last decade were developed with federal funding. ➡️ Every $1 invested in science by the federal government generates $2 in economic activity. ➡️ 25% of U.S. productivity growth comes from federal

8️⃣ major cancer-fighting drugs were developed at UCLA or stemmed from UCLA research. These breakthroughs are exactly why federal research funding is so important. The discoveries at UC lead to treatments, and those treatments save lives. #SpeakUp4Science universityofcalifornia.edu/news/ucla-rese…

The federal government’s funding cuts could strip billions of dollars from the entire UC system, threatening not just UCLA. That's why we’re working with California’s leaders to preserve the resources our students, patients, and researchers depend on. latimes.com/california/sto…

UC snagged top spots for public universities once again! Forbes just released its 2025 public college rankings, and 7 University of California campuses are in the top 25—more than any other university system. We’re delivering world-class education and opportunity. forbes.com/sites/fionaril…

The federal administration's suspended hundreds of millions in critical research funding and demanded UC pay $1B. The @LATimes just summarized some of those demands, and UC President Milliken wrote to our University of California community highlighting what’s at stake and our next steps.

A report in the Los Angeles Times this morning outlines the demands of the federal government’s settlement proposal to restore UCLA funding. In a message to the community, UC President Milliken vows to protect greatest public university in the nation for the sake of everyone we serve.

UC is facing one of the biggest threats in our 157-year history. Federal actions have already suspended half a billion from UCLA. It’s important we recognize what’s at stake for our entire UC system, state, and country. Read President Milliken’s letter to our UC community

Some incredible news to share. Let’s continue standing up for the federal resources that helped make this possible.

This is what’s at stake if the Trump administration cuts UC funding.

More wonderful news for the UC community this week. This is what’s possible when we invest in research.

A new world record! Federal funding is what makes this historic achievement possible.

UC is making history. This is why we need to keep standing up for science.

Broad financial uncertainty has led University of California to seek a state loan. Federal cuts proposed by the Trump administration could strip billions from UC, threatening students, patients, and researchers across California. Protecting UC’s future is protecting our nation’s future.