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[ Your Name ]
[ Your Address ]
[ Your City, State, Zip ]
[ Your Email Address ]
[ Today’s Date, Eg: November 15, 2025 ]
Board of Regents
University of California
1111 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Dear Regents,
I write to you today out of deep concern for the integrity, independence, and future of the University of California. As a proud [student/parent/alum/faculty member/community member], I urge the Regents not to capitulate to the demands of President Trump or his allies when those demands threaten the UC system’s values, mission, or autonomy.
The UC has long stood as a beacon of academic freedom, rigorous inquiry, and inclusive opportunity. These values are not partisan—they are the very principles that have made UC a world leader in research, education, and service. To compromise them in response to political pressure would diminish not only the University but the state and the nation it serves.
Now, more than ever, the Regents must hold firm to the UC’s mission: to provide accessible, high-quality education, to advance knowledge, and to foster a diverse and equitable community. We must not allow external political forces to dictate policies that undermine these commitments.
I urge you to demonstrate courage and conviction in this moment. Stand firm against political coercion and show the UC community—and the world—that the University of California will not sacrifice its independence or its values.
Thank you for your service and for considering this urgent request.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
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