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President Drake speaks with Mexican counterpart at Aspen Institute Mexico

On June 22, President Michael V. Drake, M.D., participated in a conversation with Enrique Graue Weichers, rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, during a virtual event organized by the Aspen Institute Mexico.


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Whistleblower activities at UC and the California Whistleblower Protection Act

The University’s Whistleblower Policy provides multiple avenues for employees to bring forward concerns of potential employee misconduct.


President Drake institutes Juneteenth as UC’s newest holiday

Juneteenth has been added to the UC holiday calendar. This year it will be observed on Monday, June 28.


UC’s Children’s Hospitals soar in new ratings

All of UC’s pediatric hospitals were ranked in the top 50 in the country in multiple specialties that involve caring for children with medically complex conditions — plus more great news.


UC applauds affirmation of Title IX protections for gay and transgender students and employees

President Michael V. Drake, M.D., applauds the affirmation by the Office for Civil Rights that Title IX prohibits discrimination against students and employees in schools based on sexual orientation and gender identity.


UC introduces new family-friendly options for faculty and staff

Big changes are coming on July 1, 2021, as UC delivers on our commitment to family-friendly policies, programs and benefits.


The invincible Class of 2021 share their stories

UC's newest grads share stories of a life-changing journey.


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UC experts come together to address California wildfires

A June 4 symposium brought together faculty members and research scientists from throughout the UC system to work on finding solutions to one of our state’s biggest challenges.


How much do you know about LGBTQ at UC?

UC and members of its community have played a pivotal role in many landmark moments related to LBGTQ culture and rights. Test your rainbow knowledge and see how many you get right!


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UC research update: Animals laugh, too

UCLA researchers have found that at least 65 species of animals demonstrate vocal play behavior similar to human laughter.


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Fig. 1 presents: Here’s why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe

COVID vaccines arrived with historic speed, but the science behind them isn’t knew. Here’s how we created them.