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UCnetwork: March 2026

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March 12, 2026
Read our University of California systemwide staff newsletter for updates on staff achievements, research, benefits and more.

The latest UC research on nutrition and health

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March 11, 2026
Explore recent UC research breakthroughs related to human nutrition and health — from nutritional dark matter to preventing skin cancer.

UC Spotlight: 30+ staff who inspired us this month

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March 11, 2026
Our monthly UC Spotlight article celebrates UC staff and teams who are making a difference for Californians and the world beyond our state.

UC People: Maria Rocha-Ruiz, transforming the Central Coast

Maria Rocha-Ruiz at UC Santa Cruz
March 11, 2026
By Stephanie Silva, UC Santa Cruz When Maria Rocha-Ruiz learned she had been selected as UC Santa Cruz’s Sea Dubs Wavemaker, she found herself reflecting on …

Registration is open for the 2026 UC Ethics and Compliance Institute

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March 10, 2026
The interactive program will focus on core compliance program management principles and their application to real-world scenarios.

CUCSA welcomes new chair-elect Brian Light

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March 4, 2026
Brian is the chief operations manager for the Social Sciences Division Libraries at UC Berkeley and has 25 years of UC experience.

Build your digital accessibility knowledge with free UC webinars

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February 25, 2026
To help colleagues prepare for upcoming federal digital accessibility law changes, UCOP is hosting a targeted, multi-session webinar series.

March 10: Explore the staff advisor experience

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February 25, 2026
Learn what it’s like to serve as a staff advisor to the UC Regents at a special event on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m. (PT).

President Milliken urges state lawmakers to fuel economic growth by investing in UC

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February 18, 2026
President Milliken advocated for a fully funded state compact in remarks to the CA State Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.

Next UC Systemwide Academic Congress to focus on math preparation and STEM pathways

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February 12, 2026
This free event will convene STEM experts to discuss innovative and inclusive approaches to support student success.