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Dr. Arthur Ellis named Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at UCOP

Dr. Arthur Ellis has joined UCOP as Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (RGS), effective Aug. 10. He will report to Provost and EVP for Academic Affairs Aimée Dorr. “Dr. Ellis is exceptionally well qualified for


UC summer programs cultivate diversity

During the academic offseason, UC hosts thousands of high school and undergraduate students in programs aimed at sparking interest in areas of study that have struggled to attract women and minorities. The goal: excite


Annual UCOP ITS Tech Fair draws a crowd

The third annual UCOP ITS Tech Fair was a huge success, with an estimated 300 people dropping by during the two-hour event held on Wednesday, Aug. 10. By visiting the 12 tables run by various


Hurry! Back-to-school supplies drive ends this Thursday

From now through Thursday, Aug. 18, donate school supplies for students of Oakland’s ASCEND K-8 school.


Street closures in downtown Oakland on Friday, Aug. 19

Check the map to see if the closures will affect your route to and from UCOP offices.


Emergency contact stickers being updated on UCOP phones

Stickers are being added to phones at all UCOP locations to make sure you can quickly dial the right number in an emergency.


Discounted parking available at Oakland airport for business and personal trips

Save up to $10/day when parking at Oakland airport for either business or personal travel.


Sign up for UCOPAlert to be contacted in case of emergency

Who're we gonna call? To receive emergency notifications outside of normal work hours, register with UCOPAlert.


President’s Scholarship awarded to five Oakland students

Nothing has the power to change a person’s life like education. A college education opens up access to the world, to other people, to opportunities, and to new and expanded ways of thinking. It’s


Summertime means community time for 11th floor of Franklin

Life was a beach on the 11th floor of the Franklin building at the end of the work day on Thursday, Aug. 4. It was also a county fair, a BBQ and the summer Olympics. To


UC’s Launch Academy gives L.A. youngsters a math and science boost

Los Angeles sixth-grader Alana Matthews thinks that someday she might like to be an astronaut. But on a recent morning, she was focused on a more immediate goal: tweaking the designs on a paper