The University of California Board of Regents announced July 17 that it has appointed Anne L. Shaw secretary and chief of staff to the regents.

These are among the noteworthy findings in UC's 2014 Accountability Report, which shows how UC is doing on key indicators for teaching, research and public service.

Hawgood, 61, is the UCSF School of Medicine dean who emerged from a national search as the top candidate after leading the campus in an interim role.

The medical plan employee satisfaction survey closes today: It will take only 15 minutes to complete, so be sure your voice is heard.

UCRP contribution rates for both the university and staff will go up starting July 1, ranging from 7 to 8 percent of pay for employees and 14 percent for the university.

President Janet Napolitano today announced a major UC initiative intended to marshal resources across the system to address global challenges related to food.

A 1989 policy has been rescinded, freeing the university to invest in companies that commercialize technology emerging through UC research.