President Michael V. Drake Content

UC President Drake: The Strength That Built Us Will Sustain Us

Cody Kitaura — April 23, 2025 - 1:16pm

UC President Michael V. Drake issued the following statement today (April 23):

Dear University of California community,

The last several months have challenged our university community in many ways. We find ourselves in a moment that requires us to navigate a great deal of uncertainty every day. This is not easy, and I know that many of you are understandably anxious about what is happening around you. In times like these, it’s important to reflect on why we are all here and all the good we do at the University of California.

A Message From President Drake: Working Together Toward Inclusive Excellence

Cody Kitaura — October 02, 2024 - 7:00am

University of California President Michael V. Drake issued the following statement yesterday (Oct. 1):

3 UC Presidents: Challenges, Legacies

Dave Jones — March 08, 2022 - 1:09pm

So three UC presidents and a chancellor walked into ... the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, where, before an audience of about 200, they engaged in an hourlong discussion of the challenges of the presidential office, access and affordability in higher education, and more. It was the winter edition of the Chancellor’s Colloquium.

Agriculture-Natural Resources Student Group Wins UC President’s Award for Leadership

Dave Jones — September 07, 2021 - 3:18pm

The UC ��ԭ�� chapter of a student organization that promotes and fosters the inclusion of underrepresented minorities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences is the recipient of a 2021 UC President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership.