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Dr. Michael Drake: In his own words

In a livestreamed conversation with UC Board of Regents Chair John Perez on July 10, UC's president-designate talked about the values and experience he brings to the university and what he sees as the key challenges ahead.


UC welcomes its next president: Dr. Michael V. Drake

On July 7, the Board of Regents selected Dr. Michael V. Drake as UC’s next president. Dr. Drake, an ophthalmologist, has a long and distinguished career in higher education and public service. Most recently he was president of Ohio State University (OSU).


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Tuesday: Special Regents meeting on appointment of UC’s next president

On Tuesday, July 7, at 3:30 p.m. PDT, the University of California Board of Regents will hold a virtual special meeting.


UC Health children’s hospitals ranked among the nation’s best

The four University of California Health children’s hospitals were recognized for excellence in multiple areas of subspecialty care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020–21 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.


UC’s DACA recipients react to the Supreme Court victory

Last week, UC won its Supreme Court case filed on behalf of the 650,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients currently living in the United States.


Incoming Staff Advisor to the Regents Lucy Tseng offers a “heart of giving”

Born and raised in Southern California to immigrant parents, incoming Staff Advisor to the Regents Lucy Tseng is proud to be a “True Bruin.” “Everyone in my extended family in Taiwan was so excited when


Award-winning sustainability at UC Health

UC’s health systems received 13 environmental sustainability awards in Practice Greenhealth’s 2020 Environmental Excellence Award competition!


A message to the UCOP community from President Napolitano

President Napolitano shares her thoughts on George Floyd’s death and the related protests.


Welcoming Juan Sánchez Muñoz as UC Merced’s fourth chancellor

On May 20, the UC Board of Regents approved Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz’s appointment as UC Merced’s fourth chancellor. A first-generation college graduate and UC alum, Muñoz comes to UC from the University of Houston-Downtown, where he has served as president since 2017.


Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) Town Hall on Friday, June 5

CUCSA’s quarterly meeting will be virtually hosted by the OP Staff Assembly. All UCOP staff are invited to attend.


Going online? Be accessible.

Thursday, May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Celebrate by making your work more inclusive and accessible to all.


President Napolitano

President Napolitano announces systemwide pay freeze for policy-covered employees

President Napolitano issued an update regarding the significant financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on UC and the ongoing budgetary uncertainties the university faces.