Janet Napolitano
In wake of critical audit, UC regents take a close look at president's budget
The University of California regents on Thursday stepped up their financial oversight of the president’s office, approving its $800-million spending plan only after engaging in deeper discussion and asking for more detailed data than ever before.
The scrutiny was prompted by a critical state audit in April that found the president’s office had used “misleading” budget practices and amassed an undisclosed surplus of $175 million.
The findings, disputed by UC officials, have led state lawmakers to exert more control over the university system — including an unprecedented...
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In wake of critical audit, UC regents take a close look at president's budget
The University of California regents on Thursday stepped up their financial oversight of the president’s office, approving its $800-million spending plan only after engaging in deeper discussion and asking for more detailed data than ever before.
The...
UC regents meeting disrupted by protests over state audit finding of undisclosed surplus
A stinging state audit of University of California budget operations cast a long shadow over a UC regents meeting Wednesday, as students and union members chastised officials for raising tuition while squirreling away millions.
On Thursday, State...
UC regents to tackle hot-button issues of state audit and nonresident enrollment
University of California regents will get their first chance this week to drill down into a critical state audit that found widespread problems with the budget practices of the UC Office of the President.
The regents, opening a two-day meeting...
Big changes are needed at UC — starting with the Kool-Aid-drinking Board of Regents
Even the most devoted Old Blue, Bruin alumnus or Santa Cruz Banana Slug must be cringing at what the state auditor reported about University of California fiscal failures.
Veteran State Auditor Elaine Howle essentially found that UC has been...
Blistering state audit says University of California is paying excessive salaries, mishandling funds
The administration of the University of California system pays top workers salaries significantly higher than that of similar state employees, has provided millions of dollars in benefits not typical to the public sector and failed to disclose to the...
Posters to go up at UC San Diego targeting Janet Napolitano and 'sanctuary campuses'
An organization founded by conservative activist David Horowitz said it would put up posters at UC San Diego on Friday calling for University of California President Janet Napolitano to be prosecuted over "sanctuary campuses."
The UC system announced...
UC is moving forward with Mexican initiative, regardless of Trump actions
University of California President Janet Napolitano is headed to Mexico next week to reassure leaders there that the public research university remains committed to academic collaboration — even if some of it, such as climate change research, is at risk...
The White House has found ways to end protection for 'Dreamers' while shielding Trump from blowback
While President Trump wavered Thursday on whether he will stop shielding from deportation people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, his aides have identified at least two ways to quietly end their protections without his...
Trump order banning entry from seven Muslim-majority countries roils California campuses
At USC, an Iranian graduate student is canceling plans to conduct research on Syrian refugees, afraid he will not be allowed to return to the United States.
At UCLA, professors have been deprived of a rare opportunity to visit Iran.
At UC Irvine and...
UC President Janet Napolitano reiterates vow to protect immigrant students
University of California President Janet Napolitano assured vulnerable immigrant students Wednesday that, despite fear and uncertainty about President Trump’s intentions, the university would protect them.
“UC chancellors and I have reaffirmed our...
UC regents asked to lift a six-year tuition freeze and approve a 2.5% increase for this fall
University of California President Janet Napolitano urged regents Wednesday to approve a tuition increase to help the nation’s premier public research university system maintain its quality amid surging enrollment and reduced levels of state support.
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UC freshman applications shatter records, with gains among all racial groups
The University of California received more than 171,000 freshman applications for fall 2017, marking a new record with gains across all racial and ethnic groups.
The applicants included more than 111,600 California high school seniors, a 6% rise over...
California is itching to take on Trump. Here are the prominent figures leading the charge
California’s leaders have reacted to Donald Trump’s win with a clamor of opposition, an adversarial stance that echoes Texas’ combative posture under President Obama.
But within the overarching hostile tone, the dissent from the nation’s most populous...
UC won't assist federal agents in immigration actions against students
The University of California announced sweeping actions Wednesday to protect its students who came into the country illegally, saying it would refuse to assist federal immigration agents, turn over confidential records without court orders or supply...
At UC regents meeting, unease and uncertainty over Donald Trump's presidency
Members of the University of California community expressed unease and concern Wednesday about Donald Trump’s presidency and its potential effects on Muslims, people who are in the country without legal permission and other vulnerable campus groups.
UC...
Joe Arpaio, 'America's toughest sheriff,' loses reelection bid after six terms in Arizona
The path he started on years ago led Joe Arpaio to a red-lit stage in July, his hand outstretched as thousands cheered “Trump! Trump! Trump!”
Never before had a presidential candidate so embraced the man who calls himself “America’s toughest...
UC regent apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments about women's breasts
University of California Regent Norman J. Pattiz is known for his outgoing manner and jovial jibes — but in this time of heightened awareness about inappropriate conduct, he’s learning that some of what’s funny to him is sexually offensive to others.
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Why won't UC health centers provide birth control without a prescription?
On Aug. 6, 2013, just weeks after Janet Napolitano was named the first woman president of the University of California, the institution offered its complete support for a bill, SB 493, known as the “