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UC’s Best of the Year: A Nobel record, a Grammy, and a World Series Ring

UC President James B. Milliken shares UC’s standout 2025 wins, from research accolades to major medical breakthroughs and hands-on support for Californians in need.


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Video: President Milliken’s Dec. 2 conversation with Chancellor Gillman

President Milliken invites our community to come along with him as he interviews leaders powering positive change across the university.


ICYMI: Bay Area UC staff are eligible for significant UC Davis graduate business degree scholarships

C Davis Graduate School of Management offers exclusive scholarships — worth up to $60,000 — for UC staff and their immediate family members.


Register for Tuesday’s event with President Milliken and Chancellor Gillman

Check your email to find a registration link for this upcoming event, the first in the President's Leadership Conversations series.


Community and Connection Fair in Oakland brings together 350+ colleagues: See photos!

Our 2025 event was a vibrant celebration of engagement, community spirit and partnership.


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Join President Milliken for a conversation with Chancellor Gillman

Next Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (PT), join UC President Milliken for the first event in the President’s Leadership Conversations series.


Mark your calendar: Oakland and UCPath holiday parties will take place on Dec. 3

Help celebrate the accomplishments of the past year while gathering with colleagues!


“Let There Be Light”: President Milliken joins UCOP staff in celebrating Diwali

On Oct. 21, President Milliken and his wife, Nana Smith, brought warmth and personal reflection to UCOP's annual Diwali celebration.


Jennifer Yokoyama, Professor in Residence,Global Brain Health Institute, Weill Institute for Neurosciences,Genetics of Alzheimers; Hybrid Wet and Dry Lab

Open Enrollment is here: Review and enroll in your 2026 benefits by Friday, Nov. 21

There are some big changes to UC’s medical plans and premiums for 2026, and now’s the time to act. 


Save the dates for UCOP Holiday Parties in Oakland and at UCPath

Help celebrate the accomplishments of the past year while gathering with colleagues!


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Introducing the Office of Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE)

Lalitha Sankaran introduces an update regarding the continued evolution of our work to ensure that every employee feels respected and experiences a sense of community, connection and belonging.


UC climate scientist Daniel Swain named to TIME100 Next list

Daniel Swain, a UC ANR climate scientist, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list, which honors 100 emerging leaders around the world.