UC Student Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — UCSA is outraged by ICE raids in LA & stands with our undocumented communities & peaceful protestors. Read our statement & share resources here: bit.ly/UCSAstatementj…

As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded that the strength of our movement lies not only in policy victories, but in the relationships, leadership, and collective power we continue to build together. This report captures a year of organizing, resilience, and strategic growth made possible by all of you. 2025 was a year that required both adaptability and care. Full report: drive.google.com/file/d/1FSxyew…

Student debt cancellation is economic relief for millions of hardworking Americans.

The Trump administration on Tuesday sued UCLA, alleging it was “deliberately indifferent” to antisemitic harassment of Jewish students post-Oct. 7, 2023. It’s the 3rd federal lawsuit against UC this year: latimes.com/california/sto…

As student advocates, we call on @CAgovernor @RobertRivas_CA @MoniqueLimonCA @SenJohnLaird @SashaReneePerez @AsmJesseGabriel @AlvarezSD to prioritize basic needs, disability access, & college affordability in the final #CABudget! 📚🗣️ #EducationEquity #BasicNeeds #StudentHousing

I just signed a new law to defend our elections. To those considering doing the bidding of the Trump Administration by trying to intimidate California’s voters: this is your warning. Criminal fines. Up to three years of jail time.

Not only are DACA recipients at risk of being forced out of the only country they’ve ever known, soon our communities stand to lose thousands of nurses, teachers, essential workers, neighbors, and friends due to intentional processing delays with renewals and work authorizations.    I’m fighting back.

Systemic issues require policy solutions. Cancel student debt now and fix the broken system.

As the legislature debates @CAGovernor’s revised budget, join us in urging #CALeg to fully fund the Compact agreement and protect #UC funding for future generations. Take action: bit.ly/4u4GiEr #UCAdvocate

Grateful for the continued leadership of @SenCervantes & @SenatorUmberg for this critical election protection policy. Tune in 👇

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AB 1732 HAS PASSED THE ASSEMBLY FLOOR. This bill with transform our campuses and jumpstart student and workforce housing development across California. Thank you to all of our friends that have advocated with us. @AlvarezSD @cayimby @_UCSA @UofCalifornia @AbundantHousing

More than half a million ballots seized by top GOP candidate in California governor's race latimes.com/california/sto…

Many borrowers make regular payments but cannot get their balance down due to high interest. Fix the broken system and #CancelStudentDebt

@SenDaveCortese @_UCSA @ucsc That’s my niece Sofia! (Proud Tía moment!)

We need your help. Add your name now to save the SAVE plan! actionnetwork.org/petitions/save…

The Central Coast Caucus Foundation is announcing this year’s $4,000 educational scholarship for California Central Coast students. Deadline to apply is April 30th! Learn more 👇

A strong partnership between the state and @UofCalifornia benefits all Californians. Will you join us in urging #CALeg to keep #HigherEd a priority in the CA budget this year? bit.ly/4uoic92 #UCadvocate

@SenatorAshby has been an incredible advocate from her time as an Aggie @ucdavis, serving on the Sacramento City Council & now as Majority Leader, elevating student issues by addressing barriers like access to CalFresh with SB 961. Congrats on being our Legislator of the Year! 🏆

Thank you @_UCSA for this award! It is an honor to be recognized as the Basic Needs Legislator of the year. I will continue to fight to address the basic needs crisis facing thousands of students across our college campuses. Thank you, UCSA, for this award! This year, I introduced SB 961, the CalFresh for Students Act, which will streamline the process for college students to enroll and register for food benefits.

I appreciate these students taking the time to engage in the legislative process and speak up for their peers. Their voices help shape the work we do in the State Senate. Go Banana Slugs!