After more than 30 years at UC, including serving as Irvine chancellor since 2005, Michael Drake will step down in June to become president of Ohio State University.

Jagdeep Singh Bachher will start April 1 as chief investment officer and vice president, investments, Office of the President, succeeding Marie Berggren.

UC Living Well, UC's systemwide wellness initiative, is partnering with Optum to offer innovative programs and services to UC employees and retirees, including Kaiser members.

If you haven't done so already, check to make sure your 2014 benefits are in order and that you're ready to take advantage of the great benefits and tools UC offers.

Leaders of California's three higher ed systems jointly addressed the UC Regents to discuss their plans for strengthening implementation of the state's Master Plan for Higher Education.

President Napolitano issued a letter asking all UC chancellors to implement five measures assuring that acts of discrimination or harassment are addressed in a robust, fair and transparent manner.

Reese, who has served UCOP for nearly 14 years, most recently as associate vice president for OP operations and budget, will take his new post on March 1.

UCOP is launching a new website, UCnet, on Thursday, Feb. 6, that aims to make life easier for University of California faculty, staff and retirees.