Overview
- James B. Milliken, currently chancellor of the University of Texas System, will officially assume the role of University of California president on August 1, 2025.
- The UC Board of Regents approved Milliken’s appointment on May 2, with an annual salary of $1.475 million.
- Milliken will oversee 10 campuses, six academic health centers, and three national laboratories, serving nearly 300,000 students across the UC system.
- John Zerwas, executive vice chancellor for health affairs at the UT System, will serve as acting chancellor starting June 1, with Milliken advising during the transition.
- The appointment comes during a challenging period for the UC system, including federal investigations into campus antisemitism and significant research funding cuts.