Greetings,

The University of California submitted a declaration in support of the California Attorney General’s suit against the federal government in response to National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidance to gut hundreds of millions of UC research dollars per year.

UC President Michael Drake, M.D. stated, “A cut this size is nothing short of catastrophic for countless Americans who depend on UC’s scientific advances to save lives and improve healthcare. This is not only an attack on science, but on America’s health writ large. We must stand up against this harmful, misguided action.” 

UCOP Creates Federal Actions Online Tracker

With numerous, quickly evolving federal policy shifts, the UC Office of the President has worked diligently to monitor these developments and seek clarity on a range of issues. Legislators and your teams can stay up to date by bookmarking this website: universityofcalifornia.edu/federal-updates.

Thank you for your leadership.

Fiat Lux,

Bettina Duval, Michael Kahn, Jim Koshland, Rich Leib, & Cathy Unger

Friends of the University is the only political action committee and 501(c)(4) dedicated to supporting the University of California through statewide advocacy and developing a strong network with legislators.