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The skin care myth that harms people of color

Summer’s here and that means it is time to bust one of the biggest sun protection myths out there: that people with darker skin don’t need sunscreen. UC dermatology clinics for patients of color are shifting the conversation around quality skincare for all.


President Napolitano approves continuation of merit pay program for non-represented staff

Among the criteria, non-represented employees with a 2018 annual performance rating of “development needed/new and learning (tracking up)” or higher are eligible for a possible merit increase.


Angela Davis

Angela Davis to be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame

The UC Santa Cruz distinguished professor emerita will be inducted this September, in recognition of her historic achievements in activism, scholarship and social justice that have inspired people around the world.


VIDEO: Finally, a closet that’s fun to be in

In the Cantú Clothing Closet at UC Santa Cruz, trans and nonbinary students get a great, free place to shop. The experience has given them a place to explore and represent themselves in whatever way they feel is best.


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Box Drive is coming to UCOP this July

Be on the lookout next month for information about Box Drive — a new cloud-based file storage system that will replace Box Sync. This new platform provides easy access to files, right from your desktop.


UC shines in new global rankings

In two separate global rankings this week, UC was among the world's best for its high-quality research and scientific influence.


Welcome Ann Jeffrey: New staff advisor to the Regents

Ann Jeffrey, incoming staff advisor to the Regents, looks forward to taking a “big picture” approach to making a difference for all UC staff.


Grad Slam winner

Grad Slam puts students’ passion into focus

As UC graduate students explained their high-level research in three jargon-free minutes, their dedication, innovation and vision for the future came to light in endearing, relatable terms.


If all of UC were just 100 students

A new interactive animation shows how UC’s undergrads would be represented if their population was distilled to just 100 students. It’s a great resource for a better understanding of the diversity of UC’s student body.