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Extended COVID-19 relief for your Flexible Spending Accounts

Planning for future expenses got a lot harder last year. If you ended 2020 with money that you weren’t able to use in your UC pretax flexible spending account (FSA) plan for dependent or health care, help is on the way.


Dr. Anne Foster, Chief Clinical Officer, University of California Health

University of California Health welcomes Dr. Anne Foster as chief clinical officer

Dr. Foster’s career includes a focus on global women’s health, health policy and reform. She has worked to improve health equity and assure access to high-quality care for all communities.


President Drake: “Get vaccinated as soon as you can”

President Drake has received his COVID-19 vaccine — and helped to vaccinate others. Learn more about his experience, along with why coronavirus vaccines are so important.


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UC students ask lawmakers to increase financial aid

UC students and leaders testified to the urgent need to reinvest in Pell Grant funding that helps those from low-income families pay for college.


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An update on UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding program

UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding program is on track to begin on July 1, 2021. Here’s an update on the progress so far.


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10 tips for handling difficult conversations at work

Check out this advice for better workplace conversations, including setting yourself up for success, navigating challenging topics, finding common ground and more.


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What Hollywood gets wrong (and right!) about asteroids

In the newest episode of UC’s award-winning Fig. 1 video series, meet Kirsten Howley, the real-life Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory astrophysicist working to prevent “Armageddon.”


Celebrate Black History Month with events at all UC campuses

UC is recognizing Black History Month throughout February. Recognize Black History Month with your colleagues — wherever you are — by checking out our roundup of virtual events taking place throughout UC.


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Reminder: President Drake will discuss UC priorities at the PPIC this Thursday

The prestigious Public Policy Institute of California has invited President Drake to share his vision for the future of the university.


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Support students: Help double the Pell Grant!

The Double the Pell campaign calls on the federal government to reinvest in Pell Grants, a vital aid program that helps millions afford college.


UC receives most applications ever; Chicano/Latino students comprise largest proportion

“Californians continue to see us as the pathway for a better future,” said UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D.