The University of California announced a systemwide hiring freeze as the Trump administration threatens to dramatically slash its funding. In a Wednesday statement, UC President Michael Drake said university leaders are preparing for “significant financial challenges ahead.

The University of California will implement a hiring freeze to help manage costs and conserve funds, President Michael Drake announced.

Why it matters: Gov. Gavin Newsom is already proposing an 8% cut to the UC system's budget for next fiscal year. And the Trump administration has threatened federal funding for universities that do not eliminate DEI programs.

UC San Diego's Sumayah Sugapong (3) celebrates with teammates Gracie Gallegos, front left, and Sabrina Ma, center right, at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis in the championship of the Big West Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) AP

The Southern Jaguars face the UC San Diego Tritons in a First Four game for the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 19.

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