Video: The University of California celebrates America’s 250th year

July 1, 2026

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As Americans gather this week to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, President Milliken reflects on America at 250 years and UC’s essential contributions to advancing opportunity and innovation in our country.

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Join President Milliken for a special event

On Thursday, July 9, at 12 p.m. (PT), President Milliken will feature Beverly Gage, Ph.D., John Lewis Gaddis Professor of History at Yale University, for a special conversation, The American Experiment at 250: History, Higher Education, and the Road Ahead. Register here to join us.

Learn more about our university’s role in U.S. history at UC’s America 250 website.

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