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.

The massive collections of the UC Libraries are finding new readers through the mass digitization project, being coordinated by UC's California Digital Library.

President Napolitano and UC chancellors joined President Obama and education leaders to explore ways to make college more accessible to low-income students.

As California experiences some of its driest weather on record, Napolitano said UC must step up and contribute to the preservation of the state’s most precious resource.