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From President Drake: You make a difference for California

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Late last month, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2022-2023 California state budget. This budget – and the five-year funding compact the Governor reached with the University – supports many of our key priorities, including undergraduate enrollment growth, student housing, building updates, and climate research.

This would not have happened without you – our dedicated faculty, staff, and students. Every day, your work and contributions help drive the University’s mission forward and build a better future for our state. This budget reflects the positive impact that you make on the lives of all Californians. Thank you for everything that you do for the University of California, and Fiat Lux!

Michael V. Drake, M.D.
President, University of California

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