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UC’s climate of innovation pays off for California

The University of California has long been a beacon of cutting-edge research and higher education in California, but increasingly UC is playing a pivotal role in the California economy as a driving force behind


Skeletons, smashers and blowers: The kids come back to UCOP

Skeletons and food smashers and giant blowers, oh my! These are just a few of the things that 76 children of UCOP employees enjoyed on Thursday, April 28, during national Take Our Daughters and Sons


10 Second Bio: John Donovan of ITS

Name: John Donovan Title: Infosec Consultant Department/Unit: Information Technology Services/Cyber Risk Coordinator Center Location: Oakland When I started working at UCOP: Jan. 1, 2016 What I do for OP in five words or less: Research and craft cyber-security guidance The best part about working for OP: High


Farewell reception for UC Vice President for Student Affairs Judy Sakaki

Join us at the June 1 farewell reception to celebrate the many contributions she has made to UC.


Meet Joanna Trammell, new Program Manager of Culture, Engagement and Diversity

Recognizing the importance of creating a culture that puts employee engagement, service and diversity at the forefront, UCOP leadership has created the new position of Program Manager, Culture, Engagement and Diversity. Joanna Trammell joined


10 Second Bio: Karina Castellanos, program administrator at UCDC

Name: Karina Castellanos Title: Program Administrator Department/Unit: Academic Programs – UC Washington Center (UCDC) Location: Washington, DC When I started working at UCOP: April 2016 What I do for OP in five words or less: Mentor, guide and serve


UC ranked best university investment fund in addressing climate change

For the second year in a row, the University of California ranked highest among universities worldwide in incorporating climate change risks in its investment decision-making, according to the findings released by an independent organization


Peter Byrley of UC Riverside wins Grad Slam

A UC Riverside Ph.D. student who is working to create smaller, more powerful microprocessors using graphene instead of silicon is UC’s newest Grad Slam champion. Grad student Peter Byrley took home the “Slammy” on Friday,


Shout-out for Erin Greenfield, Communications Strategist

Evera Spears thanks Greenfield for critical "leadership, guidance and support" in the announcement of new questions on the UC undergraduate admissions application.


Five UC alums win 2016 Pulitzer Prizes

The five alumni from UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz won for works of journalism, fiction and biography.


President Napolitano: Tough choices at UC with good results for Californians

On April 9, President Napolitano published the following op-ed in the Mercury News:   Historical perspective is an important lens through which to view the University of California’s enrollment of out-of-state students. Without it — and