University of California

In 1849, the state of California ratified its first constitution with the goal of establishing a complete educational system, including a state university.

Toland Medical College was established in 1864 and later became affiliated with the University of California through written agreements. This affiliation helped in coordinating operations and evolving into the health sciences campus known today as the University of California, San Francisco.

In 1866, the California State Legislature established an Agricultural, Mining, and Mechanical Arts College, taking advantage of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts.

In 1867, Governor Frederick Low proposed the merger of the College of California with the state college, leading to the foundation of the University of California.

The University of California was established on March 23, 1868, in Oakland. It later moved to Berkeley in 1873 after absorbing the assets of the College of California.

The second president of the University of California, Daniel Coit Gilman, inaugurated the new campus in Berkeley in September 1873.

The University and Constitutional Convention of 1878 was covered in Volume 6 of UC History Publications. It explored the relationship between the University of California and the constitutional developments of the late 19th century.

California adopted its second constitution in 1879, which included provisions to ensure the independence of the University of California from the state government. This had significant implications for institutions like the Hastings College of the Law.

In 1886, the Supreme Court of California ruled that the state legislature's attempts to control the Hastings College of the Law were unconstitutional due to UC's protected independence in the state constitution. This legal battle solidified the college's status as a UC affiliate.

A Western Acropolis of Learning: The University of California in 1897 was discussed in Volume 5 of UC History Publications. It focused on the state of the University of California in the late 19th century.

The Association of American Universities (AAU) was founded in 1900 at the suggestion of the University of California. It is an alliance of elite American research universities.

In 1919, the state legislature transferred the Los Angeles school, originally a California State Normal School, to UC control and renamed it the Southern Branch of the University of California. This marked the beginning of UCLA's journey towards becoming a prominent UC site.

During the Manhattan Project in World War II, Lawrence Berkeley Lab created the electromagnetic method for separating uranium isotopes, crucial for developing the first atomic bombs.

In March 1951, UCLA became the first UC site outside of Berkeley to achieve de jure coequal status with the Berkeley campus. This was a significant milestone in the history of the University of California system.

Clark Kerr took office as the president of the University of California in October 1957. Under his leadership, UC underwent rapid transformation into a true public university system through a series of unanimous proposals adopted by the regents.

The California Master Plan for Higher Education of 1960 established that UC must admit undergraduates from the top 12.5% of graduating high school seniors in California, changing the previous admission criteria from the top 15%. It also outlined guidelines for campus enrollments and tuition-free education for California residents.

Anson Blake's will donated his 10-acre estate and mansion in Kensington to the University of California's Department of Landscape Architecture. In 1968, the regents decided to make Blake House the official residence of the UC president.

The UC Natural Reserve System was founded in January 1965 to provide UC faculty with extensive land areas for long-term ecosystem research, free from external disturbances.

Verne A. Stadtman edited a publication commemorating the centennial of the University of California, encapsulating its achievements and legacy in a historical record.

In 1969, a protest erupted over People's Park, a conflict between Berkeley students, city residents, and the university. The dispute over land use led to a violent confrontation, involving law enforcement and National Guard troops, resulting in injuries and a student's death.

Verne A. Stadtman's book provides a detailed account of the University of California's first hundred years, capturing its growth and evolution over a significant period.

UC Irvine Medical Center, located in Orange, is one of the five medical centers operated by the University of California throughout the state.

UC Davis Medical Center, located in Sacramento, is one of the five medical centers operated by the University of California throughout the state.

In 1980, the state funded 86.8% of the UC budget, showing a significant decrease compared to current funding levels.

UC San Diego Medical Center, comprising two distinct hospitals - Hillcrest in San Diego and Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, is one of the five medical centers operated by the University of California throughout the state.

Chancellor Robert Huttenback of Santa Barbara was convicted in 1988 of embezzlement for his unauthorized use of university funds to improve his off-campus residence.

John Aubrey Douglass wrote a PhD dissertation at the University of California, Santa Barbara, focusing on the politics and policy in California higher education from 1850 to the 1960 Master Plan.

Dean C. Johnson published a book detailing the history and notable accomplishments of the University of California, offering a comprehensive overview of its evolution.

Clark Kerr's vision and leadership at the University of California emphasized diversity, strategic planning, and effective governance.

From September 2003 to July 2016, UC managed a contract valued at more than $330 million to establish and operate a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) at the NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Federal Airfield. The goal was to increase the science output, safety, and effectiveness of NASA's missions through new technologies and scientific techniques.

Patricia A. Pelfrey compiled a concise history of the University of California, offering a condensed yet informative narrative of its journey and milestones.

In 2006, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) recognized the University of California for its exceptional efforts in advancing scholarly communication. This included the establishment of the California Digital Library (CDL) in 1997 and the launch of CDL's eScholarship in 2002.

On October 1, 2007, the University of California ceased its direct participation in operating the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, with management taken over by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.

In 2008, the UC system faced criticism from the regional accreditor for governance and leadership issues, highlighting challenges in decision-making processes.

In 2011, student fees at UC exceeded contributions from the State of California for the first time in UC's history, marking a significant financial shift.

The book explores Richard C. Atkinson's presidency at the University of California during a period of transition post-affirmative action. It delves into UC's expansion into scientific research, challenges to standardized testing, and controversies over nuclear weapons research.

On July 24, 2013, the UC Academic Senate implemented an Open Access Policy requiring all UC faculty research with publication agreements signed after that date to be deposited in UC's eScholarship open access repository.

Simon Marginson's book delves into the challenges and crisis faced by Clark Kerr's vision of higher education in California, shedding light on the evolving landscape of educational ideals.

The book discusses the success of the University of California in becoming one of the most successful and highly respected public research universities in the world. It analyzes the structural, policy, operational, and environmental factors contributing to UC's success.

On July 7, 2020, Dr. Michael V. Drake, a former UC chancellor and medical research professor, was chosen as the 21st president of the University of California system, becoming the first black president in UC's history.

On July 27, 2021, all ten University of California campuses went live with a unified online library catalog called UC Library Search, which provides access to one of the largest collections of printed materials in the world.