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Join colleagues throughout UC for the Bloom Wellness Challenge

All UCOP staff are invited to join the UC Bloom Wellness Challenge, a fun, springtime physical activity challenge taking place from May 4 through May 31.


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Register for next week’s 2026 UC Ethics and Compliance Institute

This free, fully virtual program is for those who support ethical, compliant and effective operations across UC.


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The next generation of California researchers share their passions at Grad Slam

Ten graduate students from each of UC’s campuses will put their science communication skills to the test at the livestreamed 2026 Grad Slam event on April 22.


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Thursday: Join President Milliken and higher-ed leaders in Sacramento or online

President Milliken will take part in a special panel, A Conversation with California’s Higher Education Leaders, hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California.


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Learn what it’s like to be a CUCSA delegate: Info event next Friday

Join CUCSA for a virtual Delegate Information Session on April 17, to hear about board members' and delegates' experiences.


#SpeechMatters 2026: Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression

Reminder: Join President Milliken at #SpeechMatters 2026 this Wednesday

Hear from national leaders in higher education, journalism, law and the arts on emerging challenges to free expression — and universities' role.


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UC-sponsored SB 895 for science research funding clears Senate Health Committee

The $23 billion bond would protect jobs, sustain lifesaving research, improve health and bolster the state’s innovation economy.


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President Milliken welcomes new and returning UC Board of Regents members

Each regent brings new perspectives and deep experience to serve UC's interests.


History made! UCLA women’s basketball team wins NCAA championship

In toppling South Carolina 79–51, they claimed their first-ever NCAA title — and UCLA’s 126th overall.


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Reminder: 2025 Health and DepCare FSA claims must be filed by April 15

Here's what you need to know about flexible spending accounts and the claims process.


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President Milliken shares a postcard from Washington, D.C.

President Milliken spent the week in Washington, D.C., meeting with policymakers whose support and collaboration we depend on.