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Pamela Brown and Paul Williams to join john a. powell for Belonging by Design

On Oct. 14, all UCOP staff are invited to attend the first event in Belonging by Design — a new event series featuring UCOP leaders and national experts exploring the many dimensions of belonging at work.


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Thrilling progress in brain-computer interfaces from UC labs

Many UC researchers are making unprecedented new strides in expanding what's possible when the human mind and advanced computers meet.


Troops dismounting their carrier at Omaha Beach in Colleville Sur-Mer, France June 6, 1944.

Latest Fig. 1 video explores why D-Day almost failed

Two scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography studied ocean waves — and ended up changing history.


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The University of California is the best public university in the U.S.

UC shone in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, with seven UC campuses ranked among the top 25 public schools.


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Last-minute openings for Tuesday’s Oakland blood drive

This Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UCOP is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building.


Tuesday: Celebrate Pilipinx American History Month with APISA

Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine and ice cream, listen to inspiring keynote speakers and discover the dynamic Pilipinx student organizations at UC Berkeley.


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Explore the history of deportations with Isidro D. Ortiz, Ph.D., this Wednesday

Dr. Isidro Ortiz is a leading scholar on Latino politics, education and public policy whose research focuses on the historic and contemporary impact of deportation policies.


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Learn how UCOP colleagues are innovating with AI

At this virtual event — open to all UCOP staff — colleagues will explain how they’re streamlining tasks, enhancing productivity and solving everyday challenges using AI. 


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Build your skills with October classes and workshops

The best time to develop yourself is now! UCOP Learning and Development offers a broad range of courses to help you meet your professional goals.


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Support wellness through fragrance awareness

Mindfulness goes a long way toward helping everyone feel well at work.


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Managers’ Corner: Don’t miss these upcoming learning opportunities

If you’re a people leader, mark your calendar and register for these helpful upcoming classes and workshops through UCOP.


How elephant extinction threatens everything from rainforests to musical instruments

Scientists knew almost nothing about how ebony trees, used for guitars and piano keys, grow. A new UCLA study reveals the secret ingredient: elephants.