The University of California president is stepping down. Michael Drake plans to leave next summer and then take a sabbatical before returning to a faculty position. He’s held the top job since 2020, just as the pandemic was unfolding. Governor Newsom praised him for leading “with grace and vision,” saying it’s “been an honor to work alongside him.” This news comes as the UC system celebrates a milestone, admitting its largest and most diverse class for this fall. Students wanting to attend next fall can start applying today.
