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The science is in — wearing masks can save lives

Here’s why you — and more importantly, your friends — should wear masks. They save lives and can help us safely reopen our communities.


UC Health hospitals shine in new rankings

Congratulations to our colleagues at UC Health for advancing health care in California and nationally! Check out the full rankings.


Explore UC — virtually

In-person tours are suspended, but there’s never been a better time to explore UC locations from the comfort of your living room! Check out these virtual tours.


Become a climate champion with new Bending the Curve online course

One of UC’s most popular sustainability courses is now available to UCOP staff and members of the general public. Learn more and enroll today.


A new paid family leave benefit will begin next July

Effective July 1, 2021, UC faculty and staff who need time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child may be eligible for eight weeks of leave at 70% of their wages.


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.