Our impact

Serving generations of Californians

At more than 192,000 staff members strong, UC is California’s second-largest employer and one of the largest and most impactful mission-driven organizations in the country.  Through our work together, we embody the University of California’s mission of teaching, research, and public service, while enriching lives and empowering communities throughout our state and beyond.

Learn more about how we:

• Guide students
• Heal bodies and minds
• Inspire with thought leadership
• Provide hands-on support for our communities
• Champion our critical work

We guide students throughout their educational journeys

UC staff provide hands-on and virtual support for more than 300,000 prospective and current UC students each year. We explain financial aid packages, connect students with the educational resources they need to succeed, and send them off with guidance and career resources for their future beyond UC.

Meet Charles Alexander, retiring director of the UCLA Academic Advancement Program

We help heal bodies and minds

Our six academic health centers provide 11.2 patient visits each year, with health care staff working alongside faculty and student residents to ensure each patient receives quality care with dignity and respect.

Meet Josephine Falvey, a UC Davis nurse who saved a life on the sidewalk, steps from the hospital.

We inspire with thought leadership

It’s not only UC faculty who are known worldwide for innovation. UC staff passionately champion impactful ideas that further the world’s understanding of an array of topics, from cybersecurity and scientific research to patient care and diversifying future leaders in academia.

Meet UC San Diego Research Specialist Riley Need, whose scientific expertise fosters collaboration around high-stakes, large-scale grant proposals.

We provide hands-on support in California communities

UC staff work side-by-side with local leaders, farmers, people in underserved communities and veterans to make measurable improvements in Californians’ quality of life — from classrooms to fields to community meetings to county fairs. Our Agriculture and Natural Resources division provides more than 1.25 M educational exchanges and coordinates the work of more than 16,000 volunteers annually, with many of these partnerships led by staff.

Meet UC Community Extension educator Max Fairbee and the older adults who depend on him for nutrition advice, gardening tips and motivation to spend time in the sun.

We champion our life-changing work

The faculty and staff who work in UC’s classrooms, hospitals, labs and offices know how vital our work is — but we need your help to spread the word.

Stand up for UC for the future of our state and our country.