University of Texas System Chancellor J.B. Milliken is stepping down at the end of this month to lead the University of California system, the West Coast institution's board of regents announced Friday afternoon.

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May made the following statement about the appointment of James B. Milliken as the University of California president: “I extend my sincere congratulations to James Milliken on his selection as the next president of the University of California.

James B. Milliken, the University of Texas System chancellor, will leave his position May 30 to serve as the new president of the University of California system. ‘ The UC Board of Regents announced Friday that Milliken would be assuming the role Aug.