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UC Students, Leaders Unite in Sacramento
UC administration and student leaders forged a united front in Sacramento when they joined forces to press lawmakers to fully fund the university and student financial aid.
“The students were on point, passionate advocates for the university system,” UC President Mark Yudof said after a day of joint meetings with legislators that culminated in a discussion with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. “I think together with the chancellors and regents, we were a formidable team and made our case.”
The message for the March 1 advocacy day was to fund UC's budget, fully support Cal Grants to keep up with rising fees and reinvest in the state's Master Plan for Higher Education.
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