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LinkedIn Learning challenge: New Year Learner

Learn to set meaningful goals and build productive habits in less than 10 minutes each day with this month’s learning challenge.


Learn how to apply for UC undergraduate financial aid

Join Financial Aid Outreach & Communications Liaison Jamal Collins for a special OPSA-sponsored workshop on applying for UC undergraduate financial aid.


Free, at-home COVID tests are available

Every U.S. household is once again eligible to order four free at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests. Here's how to get yours.


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New OPSA staff engagement meeting time

Meetings will still be held on the second Wednesday of the month; beginning on Jan. 11, 2023, they will take place from 1:10-2 p.m. (PT).


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Join OPSA & UC colleagues for bingo on Jan. 13

Join a fun virtual bingo game with colleagues from several UC campuses.


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Save the date for a systemwide UC Town Hall with President Drake

UC President Michael V. Drake will hold a systemwide UC Town Hall on Feb. 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (PT).


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President Drake shares celebratory end-of-year video

President Drake thanks the University of California community for all that we've accomplished together.


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UC announces $80 million grant program for climate action

As part of a historic partnership between UC and the state of California to combat climate change, UC will award $80 million in research grants across the state.


12 incredible UC research breakthroughs in 2022

Amazing research has emerged from every corner of every campus, lab, medical center and division of the University of California this year that will benefit our state, country and the world for years to come. 


Staff Snapshot: Pheather R. Harris, STEM diversity trailblazer

In the latest issue of UCnetwork, Pheather shares how two impactful conversations shaped her life and career, and explains her inspiration for creating a faculty education series to support underrepresented students in STEM.


Hundreds of UC faculty named among the world’s most influential researchers

More than 330 University of California researchers, hailing from all 10 campuses, were among those named among the most influential in their fields, according to Clarivate’s 2022 Highly Cited Researchers list.


UC Systemwide Chief Information Security Officer Jayesh Panchal

UCOP welcomes Systemwide Chief Information Security Officer Jayesh Panchal

Panchal will report to Vice President of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer Van Williams.