Friends of the University

Our mission is to support the University of California through a statewide advocacy network and relationships with legislators.

[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

“65% of UC and CSU graduates now leave debt-free with a world-class education.” That's what happens when CA invests in the world’s best public higher-ed system. But we can’t afford to be complacent. If you believe in what UC makes possible, support our work. https://t.co/FAbODATzXu

[UC President James B. Milliken @ucprez]

The work of a great public university extends well beyond the classroom. It includes preparing leaders, advancing knowledge, and helping strengthen the civic foundations of our society. That's why I'm delighted to see @UCBerkeley establish the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy. Speaker Emerita Pelosi has spent decades helping shape American public policy, and students will have the opportunity to learn from her experience alongside Berkeley's exceptional faculty.

You can read more about the new institute and its central pillars here: https://t.co/a8HtMxcytJ

[UC Berkeley @UCBerkeley]

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UC Berkeley are joining forces to launch the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy, a new nonpartisan institute dedicated to strengthening American democracy.

Launching in January 2027, the institute will bring together faculty, students, and visiting leaders to study democracy's toughest challenges, from polarization to the future of AI, and to prepare the next generation of civic leaders.

https://t.co/4BcIJpHmnD

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

“For many students and families, the challenge of attending college goes far beyond tuition and fees. It lies in the broader costs of attendance, of which housing is central. I’m grateful to the state legislature for including housing for UC students in the affordable housing bond. It’s a vital step the state can take to support our students and all Californians, and I am hopeful this proposal will earn a place on the November ballot." —UC President James B. Milliken

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

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[University of California @UofCalifornia]

An international study co-led by @UCLA found that the drug daraxonrasib significantly extended survival for notoriously hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer patients. Scientific research conducted at @UCSF, and funded by the federal government, laid the groundwork for the development of the drug.

Read: https://t.co/8MYLZ8T4bd

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

Did you know the Allied invasion of Normandy D-Day was originally planned for June 5, 1944, not June 6? If it had gone forward as planned, nasty weather might have changed the outcome of WWII. Luckily, UC research played a pivotal role in delaying the invasion 24 hours to when the forecast predicted smaller waves, critical for a beach landing.

Read more about this amazing story: https://t.co/xjkI2f0f9k

[UC President James B. Milliken @ucprez]

California communities need more affordable housing, and UC students should be included in the solution. Now’s the time to ask the #CALeg to add @UofCalifornia to the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 and help expand access to affordable housing across our campuses.

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

University of California President James B. Milliken today (May 14) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 revised budget proposal (🧵1/3)

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

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 #SB895 ✅ https://t.co/E5LdhqHp7P

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Video description: UC President James B. Milliken addresses a crowd from a podium. Large gathering of people cheering and holding signs reading "Save Science. Save Lives."

[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

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[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

Proud to stand with thousands of UC researchers 1 week ago at May 4 Rally for Science in Sacramento! 🧬

#SB895 will secure a $23 billion bond for CA’s future. As federal funding fluctuates, CA must lead in defending life-saving R&D.

Protect our state's innovation engine. #SaveScienceSaveLives

[UCLA @UCLA]

UCLA alum Janet Reilly shares how her Bruin experience shaped her vision for higher education as UC Board of Regents chair.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/jOJDFftFGZ

Video Description: Janet Reilly sitting with a dog, the LA skyline in background.

[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

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[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

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[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

A new hope for science and research
#SB895 💫🪐 ✨ 🌌#MayThe4thBeWithYou

[UC San Diego Health @UCSDHealth]

This #NursesWeek, we celebrate nurses like Rod Salaysay, RN, who heal beyond medicine. 💙 Through music, compassion & connection, Rod brings comfort to post‑surgery patients—uplifting spirits, easing anxiety & turning care into something truly personal. https://t.co/RCZQ8BJCxP

[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

📍Capitol Rally For Science: May 4th @ 12pm, 14th and L St. Sacramento RSVP: https://t.co/TfumKSEisn

California feeds the world, research feeds California. Protect the future of ag and ag tech. 🧑‍🌾
#StandUpForUC #UCProud

[Friends of the University @FriendsoftheUC]

Rally for Research in 1 hour! CA’s $60B+ ag industry relies on UC research to fight droughts, stop pests, and achieve climate resilience. Federal threats to UC research puts our economic security on the line. 🌽

The Solution? SB 895 (Wiener): A $23B bond protects CA labs from federal interference.

[University of California @UofCalifornia]

The California Science and Health Research Bond Act would help sustain UC's world-changing research — research that fuels the fourth-largest economy in the world, generates lifesaving medical advancements, and supports the health of all California communities.

Tell your legislators to invest in California YES on SB 895 ✅