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UCnetwork: May 2025

UCnetwork
May 20, 2025
Read the May issue of our systemwide staff newsletter to stay up to date and connected with our diverse university community.

UC Spotlight: May 2025

UC Davis staff award winners
May 20, 2025
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates the UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work. 

UC People: Veronica Adrover, framer of moments

Veronica Adrover holding her camera
May 17, 2025
Over 20 years, Veronica and her camera have documented the emergence of UC Merced and the people who work, learn and teach there.

Womxn Rock IT 2025: Meet the UC women advancing technology

Collage of the 2025 Womxn Rock IT nominees
May 15, 2025
Meet UC women who have made significant strides in the IT field or have advanced projects that align with the mission and values of UC.

UC People: Russell Lehmann, autism advocate

Russell speaking at a podium
May 14, 2025
Russell Lehmann, an autism advocate and poet, champions neurodiversity at UCLA, emphasizing understanding and acceptance.

What they’re saying about the new University of California President James B. Milliken

James Milliken Headshot
May 5, 2025
Learn more about UC president-designate James B. Milliken from the higher-education leaders who know him best.

Dr. Robert A. Cherry appointed associate vice president for clinical affairs and chief health officer for UC Health

May 2, 2025
In addition to his leadership role at UC Health, Dr. Cherry will remain chief medical and quality officer for UCLA Health.

James B. Milliken named 22nd president of the University of California

James Milliken Headshot
May 2, 2025
Milliken will assume his role as UC president on August 1, 2025. He will succeed President Drake, who has served as president since 2020.

UCOP employee resource group hosts Regent Sarris and Provost Newman

Regent Sarris and Provost Newman
May 1, 2025
Regent Sarris discussed his Native American roots in an event hosted by the Native American, Indigenous and Pacific Islander Staff Association.

UC Santa Barbara hosts summit for department safety representatives

Full conference room
April 30, 2025
Attendees gained safety-related knowledge, practiced safety procedures and connected with colleagues throughout campus.