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University Of California Announces Systemwide Hiring Freeze As Funding Cuts Loom
In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom released a budget proposal that would reduce funding to the UC by $271 million, according to Drake.
March 21, 2025
The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.
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University president Dr. Michael Drake said Wednesday the system is facing uncertainty regarding federal funding in the wake of executive orders and proposed policy changes by the Trump administration. In addition, the upcoming California state budget is calling for what he described as a "substantial" cut to the UC budget.
In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom released a budget proposal that would reduce funding to the UC by $271 million, according to Drake.
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