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UCLA Health: Nine myths about healthy eating

  “People think it all comes down to their genes, but there is so much we can control by not smoking or being overweight, eating right and exercising at least moderately,” says Karin Michels, professor


UC system honored for environmental, economic leadership

UC was recognized for its role in shaping environmental policies and developing technologies that fuel clean energy innovation.


UCOP Mentorship Program seeking mentees for 2017-18

Mentees have an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and insights through one-on-one meetings with more experienced UCOP managers and leaders.


How to make your virtual conference better than a live one

A conference wrapped up recently at UC Santa Barbara, but this was not a typical academic conference. There was no mess to clean up at the end: no coffee-stained tablecloths and muffin crumbs. The attendees


UC scales new heights in graduation rates, research

More people than ever before can proudly claim a UC degree: There are now more than 1.86 million alumni, and the number of bachelor’s degrees UC awards annually has jumped since 2000 by 55


Up on the roof: UC Santa Cruz helps PG&E nurture peregrine falcons

It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s definitely a bird! Make that three baby birds — Steph, Iggy and Flash. Once again this year, UC Santa Cruz’s Predatory Bird Research Group (PBRG) is assisting PG&E


How to throw a healthy summer party: Tips from UCLA Health

Summer is the perfect time to heat up the grill and gather with friends and family. Two dietitians at UCLA Health – Erin Morse and Dana Hunnes – share their tips on how to host


10-Second Bio: Roman Starno, master of guitars and berry bars

  Name: Roman Starno Title: Chief Building/Security Manager Department/Unit: Building and Administrative Service Center (BASC) Location: Franklin When I Started Working At UCOP: April 2009 What I Do For OP In Five Words Or Less: Building maintenance/security & some construction The


UC receives Leadership in Greener Purchasing Award for Public University Sector from Office Depot

  Reflecting its commitment to sustainability, UC has received a “Leadership in Greener Purchasing Award for Public University Sector” from Office Depot. Office Depot annually assesses spend patterns across their largest customers and UC was named an award


Taking the bite out of summer: UC research creates a safer mosquito repellent

By Andy Murdock, UCOP Communications Strategist The arrival of summer in the U.S. means Fourth of July parades, picnics, barbecues, camping. It also means the return of something much less pleasant: mosquitoes, ready to suck


Sync magazine interviews Tom Andriola: How UC uses data to help students

From the Sync magazine article, “How the University of California is Using Data to Help Students Learn”: Tom Andriola regularly says he has the best IT job in the world. With an information technology community of