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An Important Message from President Napolitano and UC Chancellors about Yesterday’s Election Results

In light of yesterday's election results, we know there is understandable consternation and uncertainty among members of the University of California community. The University of California is proud of being a diverse and welcoming place for students, faculty, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Diversity is central to our mission. We remain absolutely committed to supporting all members of our community and adhering to UC’s Principles Against Intolerance. As the Principles make clear, the University “strives to foster an environment in which all are included” and “all are given an equal opportunity to learn and explore.” The University of California will continue to pursue and protect these principles now and in the future, and urges our students, faculty, staff, and all others associated with the University to do so as well.

We are proud of what the University of California stands for and hope to convey that positive message to others in our state and nation.

President Janet Napolitano University of California Chancellor Nicholas B. Dirks University of California, Berkeley Interim Chancellor Ralph Hexter University of California, Davis Chancellor Howard Gillman University of California, Irvine Chancellor Gene Block University of California, Los Angeles Chancellor Dorothy Leland University of California, Merced Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox University of California, Riverside Chancellor Pradeep Khosla University of California, San Diego Chancellor Sam Hawgood University of California, San Francisco Chancellor Henry T. Yang University of California, Santa Barbara Chancellor George R. Blumenthal University of California, Santa Cruz