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James B. Milliken Becomes UC President Amid Challenges

5/3/2025

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James B. Milliken is set to take the helm as president of the University of California on August 1, stepping into a role fraught with challenges, including looming federal funding cuts and state budget constraints. With a commitment to expanding educational access, Milliken will also navigate ongoing investigations into UC campuses, drawing on his extensive experience in public university leadership.

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Story summary

James B. Milliken is set to take the helm as president of the University of California on August 1, stepping into a role fraught with challenges, including looming federal funding cuts and state budget constraints. With a commitment to expanding educational access, Milliken will also navigate ongoing investigations into UC campuses, drawing on his extensive experience in public university leadership.