The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed Presidential Policy on Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential. This policy revises the current UC Dual Use Research of Concern Policy with new and updated provisions, per the White House communication on dual use research issued May 6, 2024. Specifically, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued the 

As of 11:59 p.m. at the conclusion of GivingTuesday 2024, generous donors gave $106,334 for UC Cooperative Extension and the statewide programs, institutes and research centers that make up UC ANR..

This show of support demonstrates the impact you are having in your communities and the value that donors place on our work.

An additional $10,000 in incentive funds will be distributed for qualifying gifts. These funds were given throughout the year for our ANR Incentive Fund, which is used to encourage donor engagement and increased giving to all ANR programs. Additional funds were provided by donors to the CA 4-H Foundation to inspire giving to the California 4-H program.

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Board of Directors to promote philanthropy through advocacy and fundraising in support of agriculture, natural resources and community health

The new University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Foundation has been established to advance UC ANR's essential research and extension mission.

The foundation – to be incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization following approval by UC President Michael Drake in October – will support programs that promote California's agriculture and food systems; natural ecosystems and working landscapes; and healthy and thriving communities.

“The establishment of this foundation could not have come at a better time, as it will inspire the vital...

The UC ANR Aggie Enterprise Team is pleased to provide the following update on Contracts & Grants (C&G) Awards and Billings, after consulting and engaging with UC Davis Contracts and Grants Accounting:

1. Awards Update:
   There are currently 44 award-related transactions (including new awards, amendments, and advance accounts) pending entry into the system. UC Davis Contracts and Grants Accounting will provide weekly updates, which will offer better visibility into the status and progress of these transactions.
2. Unbilled Invoices:
   The UC Davis Contracts and Grants Accounting (CGA) team is actively addressing a backlog of unprocessed/unbilled invoices from both...