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Join President Drake in Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

President Drake recently released a video to recognize the lasting contributions that Hispanic leaders and communities have made to our country and the world. Watch it here.


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Football great Justin Forsett joins UC’s call to Double the Pell

Justin's call-to-action is the latest in a nearly eight-month campaign led by UC and the UC Student Association to double the value of the Pell Grant.


Dr. Carrie L. Byington, Head and Executive Vice President of University of California Health (UCH)

Dr. Carrie Byington on California public health and her career

Dr. Carrie L. Byington sat down with Our Health California to answer topical questions about public health in California today and her own professional journey.


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UC earns accolades as a nationwide leader in sustainability

The Sierra Club and Princeton Review have recognized UC as a leader in university sustainability.


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Build your skills with October learning opportunities

Check out the October training offerings from UCOP Learning and Development — as well as a few September offerings that still have spaces available! 


Mehrsa Baradaran

Next Tuesday: Mehrsa Baradaran, J.D., to explore racial wealth gaps

Professor Mehrsa Baradaran, J.D., will share her work on racial wealth gaps and generators of wealth in Black communities.


More time to use your vacation accruals: Extension through June 30, 2022

Eligible staff will continue accruing vacation leave through June 30, 2022, even if they are over the usual maximum accrual.


UC undergraduate admission: Here’s how to ace the application

Join the OP Staff Assembly for an informative Zoom webinar on completing the UC Undergraduate Application.


Become an Excel data whiz with this new training

Use MS Excel data analysis tools to make informed decisions and adopt a more strategic approach to your work.


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Learn how to purchase software safely

Help keep UCOP secure by following these rules to purchase software.


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Help build a more resilient Alameda County

Are you an Alameda County resident? Please take a few minutes to participate in an initial public survey to help develop an updated Climate Action Plan.


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New Service Desk hours begin Oct. 1

Starting on Friday, Oct. 1, the Service Desk will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. (PT).


UC earns national award for diversity and inclusion efforts

"Respecting and celebrating diverse views, life experiences and backgrounds is essential to UC’s standing as a world-class institution," said Yvette Gullatt, vice president for Graduate and Undergraduate Affairs, vice provost for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.