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May 15: Attend a UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day event

Whether you're just starting to understand digital accessibility or staying current on trends, this year’s UC GAAD event is for you!


Stephen L. Hauser, wears a white lab coat

Recognizing a ‘Breakthrough’ for multiple sclerosis

Neuro-immunologist Stephen Hauser transformed multiple sclerosis treatment and science, earning him the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.


Shout-Out for Michael Aires

Kristin Kielich, director of the Operational Excellence Center of Expertise, sends an enthusiastic Shout-Out to Michael Aires, digital and web manager.


CJ Frosch, right, operations manager and executive assistant in the department of Finance, introduces Karen Brent, MA, communications analyst in Medical Education, to learning and development opportunities at the annual Staff Resource Day, in the Millberry Conference Center, at the Parnassus campus.

Managers’ Corner: Build your leadership skills with upcoming trainings

If you're a people manager, get ready to boost your skills with required and optional training from UCOP Learning and Development.


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Take this three-part course to become a better project manager

If you’ve wanted to learn project management skills to boost your career and help your team collaborate more effectively, this course is for you.


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Travel Talk Tuesday covers direct-bill expenses

Some business travel expenses can be directly billed to your department, so the traveler does not have to pay out of pocket.


A team actively engages with remote colleagues via a large screen, illustrating the modern hybrid work model where technology bridges the gap between in-office and remote team members

Explore process mapping with the UCOP Operational Excellence CoP

Come be part of the community and help shape how the CoP can support your process improvement efforts.


UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry T. Yang awarded UC Presidential Medal

Chancellor Yang is a leader of the Santa Barbara community, a giant in his field, and an embodiment of the university’s mission.


Andenet Emiru shares his experiences as staff advisor

Andenet entered his role with a commitment to advocating for positive changes for staff.


Emmanuel Elijah and his community

Medical students celebrate Match Day throughout UC

During their residencies, UC graduates will provide medical care — including primary care, psychiatry and OB/GYN services — throughout the state. 


Regent Sarris and Provost Newman

Join colleagues for UCOP staff-organized events, April 8 – 18

Make new connections and strengthen existing friendships by participating in upcoming events.