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President Drake poses with UCOP EDI Conference attendees

The UCOP Staff@Work engagement survey launches Tuesday, July 9

The survey invitation will come to your ucop.edu email address.


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University of California statement on California’s 2024-25 budget

UC is grateful for the steadfast support of Governor Newsom and the California State Legislature for UC students.


Incoming director of the UC Student and Policy Center Catharine Baker

Catharine Baker named director of the UC Student and Policy Center

Catharine is a former California State Assemblymember and champion of higher education.


UCOP Oakland building

President Drake approves 2024-25 salary increases for policy-covered employees

President Drake has formally approved the 2024-25 systemwide salary program.


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UCOP Communications and partners win prestigious CASE Awards

The awards recognize exemplary marketing, communications, video and student-engagement projects.


Glenda Humiston, Jorge Silva and Cathy O'Sullivan

Video: Leading Toward Equity with Glenda Humiston, Jorge Silva and Cathy O’Sullivan

Watch a recording of UCOP leaders sharing their journeys and perspectives in equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism.


UCOP Oakland building

Introducing the UCOP FlexWork program

The FlexWork program reflects UCOP's commitment to fostering a work environment that balances organizational needs and flexibility.


BSFO shares robust Juneteenth events lineup

Join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a week of celebrations surrounding the Juneteenth holiday.


Glenda Humiston, Jorge Silva and Cathy O'Sullivan

Leading Toward Equity will feature Glenda Humiston, Jorge Silva and Cathy O’Sullivan

Mark your calendar for Friday, Jun. 7, to hear from and engage with leaders as they share their reflections on EDI as a leader at UCOP.


Jenny Kao headshot

Jenny Kao named vice president and chief of staff to the president

Jenny has worked in the president’s office for nearly 25 years and has served President Drake from the beginning of his presidency as chief of staff.


Meredith Turner

Meredith Turner appointed interim senior vice president of External Relations and Communications

Meredith was selected after a competitive national recruitment process and will assume the role on an interim basis for one year or until the appointment of a permanent senior vice president.


UCOP celebrates its first post-pandemic Take Our Kids to Work Day in Oakland and Riverside

Presentation session leaders from several departments volunteered to develop a structured and interactive experience for children.