President Janet Napolitano
National Parks Institute Address
Apr. 22, 2019An address to leaders participating in UC's annual National Parks Institute leadership seminar.
Western Political Science Association: Pi Sigma Alpha Lecture
Apr. 18, 2019Keynote address about navigating the politics of climate change.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Keynote
March 12, 2019Keynote address honoring the contributions of student affairs professionals and the resilience of UC students.
Investing in the Infrastructure of Ideas
November 28, 2018Keynote about innovation and global competitiveness, delivered at the National Competitiveness Forum in Washington, D.C.
Philomathean Club 125th Anniversary Keynote
October 5, 2018An address about the power of educational opportunity to transform communities and lives, delivered at the Philomathean Club in Stockton, CA.
150 Years of Opportunity
March 7, 2018Keynote reflecting on the 150-year history of the University of California and the future of higher education in the state.
Address at UC Public Service Law Conference
September 23, 2017Remarks celebrating UC law students and graduates and their dedication to serving the public interest.
Civil Discourse Keynote
September 15, 2017Keynote address about finding a balance between free expression and civil discourse at American universities, delivered at the Anthony M. Kennedy Learning Center in Sacramento, CA.
Pat Brown Award Keynote
July 18, 2017Keynote about the economic, environmental, and community benefits of combatting climate change.
AgTech Summit Keynote
June 28, 2017An address exploring the intersection of education, agriculture, and technology in California.
Deer Valley High School
November 1, 2016Remarks at a rally with students at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, CA, emphasizing the accessibility of a UC education.
Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
July 29, 2016Keynote address about the ways that higher education generates opportunities and economic development.
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
November 15, 2015Speech: Napolitano's keynote to the annual meeting of the APLU addresses the theme of "delivering the future" in higher education.
The Education Defense: Fostering a Competitive, Engaged, and Secure Generation
October 24, 2015Keynote examining how universities are helping to solve society’s greatest challenges, from climate change to cybersecurity.
Reframing the college debate: One size does not fit all
Sept. 9, 2014Speech: Keynote address at the New York Times Schools for Tomorrow conference.
Teach for California, Research for the World
October 30, 2013Napolitano's first major speech as president, delivered before the Commonwealth Club of California.