Staff Snapshot: Jo Mackness, staff advisor designate to the Regents
July 12, 2022
Though the roles Jo Mackness has held are diverse — consultant, lecturer, corporate responsibility lead and chief human resources officer, to name a few — …
Summer travel tips from UC Travel
July 11, 2022
Summer is here and Californians are once again hitting the tarmac and the open road. If you and your loved ones must travel this year, …
From President Drake: You make a difference for California
July 11, 2022
Late last month, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2022-2023 California state budget. This budget – and the five-year funding compact the Governor reached with the …
Staff Snapshot: Ruben E. Canedo, troublemaker
June 8, 2022
When Ruben E. Canedo, chair of the Basic Needs Committee at UC Berkeley, tells one of the students he mentors that he gets what they’re …
From President Drake: 50 years of advocating for gender equality
June 8, 2022
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, a law that has fundamentally transformed the landscape for gender equity in higher …
Join President Drake in celebrating 50 years of Pell Grants
June 7, 2022
Since it was created in 1972, the federal Pell Grant has helped approximately 80 million low-income students to go to college. And, on June 23, there’s …
Take the UCnetwork reader survey!
May 18, 2022
Two years ago, we launched the monthly systemwide UCnetwork e-newsletter to keep staff informed and connected on all topics related to being a part of …
Staff Snapshot: Gerry Medina, mentor and Lakers fan
May 17, 2022
Gerry Medina is a first-gen college graduate. He hails from Riverside, California — the community he currently serves. And because he’s a former Highlander, when he …
President Drake: Make your voice heard
May 17, 2022
The University of California has a proud history of working together to make the world a better place. Voting is a privilege – one that …
May 19: Global Accessibility Awareness Day webinar
May 16, 2022
This Thursday, May 19, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) — a recognition of the importance of digital access and inclusion for the more than …