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Apply to be the 2026–27 UC staff advisor designate to the UC Regents

Represent the interests of staff throughout UC! Apply by Wednesday, April 8.


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UC achieves second prestigious patent designation in 2026

UC is No. 1 in a National Academy of Inventors March ranking of U.S. schools granted the most U.S. utility patents.


#SpeechMatters 2026: Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression

Join President Milliken at #SpeechMatters 2026

Register now to join the conversation and engage with leaders shaping the future of free expression.


UC alums win Oscars, make history

Going into the 98th Academy Awards, two films were seen as favorites across many categories — and thanks to the contributions of UC alumni, both won their fair share.


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Learn about significant UC Davis graduate business degree scholarships at a March open house

Attend a free informational reception in San Ramon on March 28 and your fall 2026 application fee will be waived!


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Through SB 895, UC is funding California research

UC is sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research across California on the November 2026 ballot.


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CUCSA welcomes new chair-elect Brian Light

Brian is chief operations manager, Social Sciences Division Libraries, at UC Berkeley, and has 27 years of UC experience.


Andenet Emiru, Matt Hanson, and Dennis McIver

Tuesday, March 10: Learn what it’s like to be a staff advisor to the UC Regents

Join UC staff leaders via Zoom for an inside look into this impactful role and have an opportunity to ask your questions.


Andenet Emiru, Matt Hanson, and Dennis McIver

March 10: Learn what it’s like to be a staff advisor to the UC Regents

UC’s staff advisors represent the interests of colleagues at the highest level of UC leadership — the UC Board of Regents.


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Sustainability is driving major cost savings across the university

The University of California has saved approximately $620 million since 2010 by improving the energy efficiency of its facilities, with $100 million of those savings in 2024 alone.


Video: Alumna Jessica Meir returns to space — this time as commander

The mission marks Meir’s second journey to the stars, building on a lifelong dream she first realized in 2019.


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Register for the STEM-focused Academic Congress next Monday and Tuesday

This free event will convene STEM experts to discuss innovative and inclusive approaches to support student success.