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UC sets higher standards, greater goals for sustainability

UC announces a bold expansion of its systemwide sustainability goals.


President Napolitano at Merced

First buildings of Merced 2020 project open to students

President Janet Napolitano visited the campus to help open the first phase of its massive expansion project.


Sautter Award-winning projects showcase IT innovations that streamline UC

Awards celebrate projects that use information technology to make university operations more effective and efficient and to better serve faculty, staff, students and patients.


Hospital scene

UC hospitals recognized as nation, state’s best

UC has two of the nation’s top 10 hospitals and all five of its medical centers are among California’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report.


Bias

UC campuses ranked best in the nation for excellent, affordable education

The University of California is a national leader in educational quality, affordability and alumni success, according to new rankings released by MONEY magazine.


Berkeley campanile bells

How UC is ringing out the summer

UC campuses are bustling hubs of activity even in the summer months.


greenhouse

This solar greenhouse could change the way we eat

Thanks to solar technology developed at UC Santa Cruz, greenhouses are enjoying a new moment in the sun.


Why federal advocacy matters for UC, California and the nation

The federal government’s investment in UC makes a real difference, and it’s worth fighting for.


First Gen UC Irvine students

Cracking the code on first-gen college student success

Could something as simple as success coaching level the playing field for first-generation college students? A new program at UC San Diego is so successful that the campus is adding 400 participants in the coming year.


Retiree Health Benefits Working Group issues report; President supportive of recommendations

The Retiree Health Benefits Working Group was charged with exploring potential strategies and developing options for UC leaders to consider to ensure the long-term viability of the retiree health benefits program.


Health Net to continue as Blue & Gold HMO administrator and replace Optum for behavioral health benefits

With continued administration by Health Net, few medical plan changes are anticipated for next year.