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How research is helping win the fight for trans rights

According to UCLA researchers, there are many reasons to be hopeful about trans rights — despite a flurry of anti-trans legislation in the U.S.


Last fiscal year, University of California Health delivered $3.9 billion in community benefits

University of California Health’s (UCH) academic health centers and faculty served their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic – delivering care and supporting public health actions to protect people across the state. 


Colleagues giving each other a high-five

July learning opportunities start this week!

Summer is a great time to expand your professional and personal skills. UCOP Learning and Development is offering an array of opportunities to help you meet your career goals.


Learn from UCOP colleagues’ experience at the OPSA career panel

On July 1, four long-tenured UCOP staff will share how they’ve navigated their UC careers, balanced work and family life and used their experiences to help colleagues do the same.


President Drake at the Aspen Institute Mexico

President Drake speaks with Mexican counterpart at Aspen Institute Mexico

On June 22, President Michael V. Drake, M.D., participated in a conversation with Enrique Graue Weichers, rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, during a virtual event organized by the Aspen Institute Mexico.


Brent Colburn

Brent Colburn will join UCOP as senior vice president of External Relations and Communications

Beginning in late August, Brent will oversee all university-wide internal and external communications and outreach, state and federal governmental relations, advancement and alumni relations in support of UC’s mission.


Whistleblower activities at UC and the California Whistleblower Protection Act

The University’s Whistleblower Policy provides multiple avenues for employees to bring forward concerns of potential employee misconduct.


Juneteenth holiday timecoding

The new Juneteenth holiday will appear on your June timesheet.


UCOP information technology is adapting to meet new needs

IT Client Services led by Shirley Bittlingmeier will move to Information Technology Services to support integrated, end-to-end cybersecurity efforts and help ensure that UCOP can anticipate and respond to cyber threats.


Man hiking over rocks

Columbia Sportswear: Summer sale and UCOP discount

Refresh your outdoor gear with Columbia Sportswear. UCOP employees will have access to an exclusive discount from July 2-25.


President Drake institutes Juneteenth as UC’s newest holiday

Juneteenth has been added to the UC holiday calendar. This year it will be observed on Monday, June 28.