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UC by the numbers: 960 academic programs, 270,000 students, 61 Nobel Prizes and much more

The University of California is so large and diverse that even those of us who work here can’t possibly memorize all its facts and figures. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution: To keep key data


THURSDAY: Stigma-Free UC webinar

All UC staff is invited to this webinar, which launches a Systemwide Human Resources effort to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce barriers to treatment.


Diabetes prevention and management resources from UC’s health plans

About one in 10 American adults has diabetes, and one in three has prediabetes. You can avoid serious complications by learning how to prevent or manage these conditions.


UC athletes look for gold in Pyeongchang

Two UC athletes hope to make their mark at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang this month: Bobsledder Carlo Valdes, a UCLA alum, and UC Davis freestyle skier Brita Sigourney. Sigourney comes into the games on


Ralph Bunche: UC pathbreaker and global peacemaker

Ralph Bunche was a man of many firsts. He was the first African American valedictorian at UCLA. The first African American in the country to receive a Ph.D. in political science. And the first


President Napolitano on how you can help UC fight cancer

When you file your tax return, please consider making a donation to cancer research and education.


UC’s National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement selects inaugural class of fellows

“The first class of fellows exemplifies our goal of bringing together the country’s great minds to study the complicated issues of free speech, activism and civic engagement,” said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman, co-chair of the center’s advisory board.


Webinar: Stigma-free UC – Ending shame and silence surrounding mental illness

All UC staff are invited to the webinar, which launches a Systemwide Human Resources effort to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce barriers to treatment.


UC partners with leading research universities to form coalition for accelerating local climate action

President Napolitano will discuss the new coalition today in a talk that will be livestreamed.


Retiree Health Benefits Working Group formed to study options for benefits stability

The group will explore options that will ensure the long-term financial viability of the retiree health benefits program and the quality of the benefits offered.


New Student Advisory Board will provide input on sexual violence prevention and response

The board members will serve as liaisons between students and the UC Systemwide Title IX Office on the university’s continuing prevention and response efforts.