“I look forward to working with the regents, chancellors, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and our broader community as we, together, guide the University through the challenging times ahead. Here’s what you need to know about finding a place to go when you’re on the go.Napolitano called climate change “the existential issue of our time.” The efforts, she said, have produced research on scalable solutions to climate change and an online curriculum; UC also has purchased solar farms outside Fresno and its own electric utility plant that supplies renewable energy to several campuses.“The position of president of the University of California is a great platform to address some of the larger public issues of the day, from DACA to climate change to sexual harassment to racism,” she said.
“Michael has my full confidence, and I am excited to see how his fresh infusion of ideas and new perspectives will shape the University in the months and years ahead.”He is also the chair of the board of governors of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a member of the American Talent Initiative Steering Committee and a member of the board of directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Connecting our research and expertise to the effort to feed a growing population under a changing climate.Answering foundational questions about our world and how we live in it, showcasing how our research transcends science, technology, arts and humanities, and social sciences.Under his leadership, Drake greatly enhanced UC Irvine’s reputation as a premier university.
LEARN MORE. With input from across campus and the community, the UCF Board of Trustees approved a dynamic, diverse committee that represents UCF’s values and culture – and knows the university well. Drake is a member of several national scientific and scholarly societies, and has received various awards for teaching, public service, mentoring and research.Advancing the study of medicine as a worldwide leader in human health and veterinary sciences.He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Experts expect a jump in preventable diseases after the pandemic eases.How to politely turn down an invitation to socialize while there’s still a pandemic going on.Napolitano was circumspect about her negotiations with Brown, who declined to comment. The University of California Board of Regents late this afternoon (July 7) announced the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, three nationally affiliated labs, more than 280,000 students, and 230,000 faculty and staff.