President Drake on the COVID-19 vaccine
March 2, 2021
All of us have a role to play in bringing the pandemic to an end. In this video, UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., explains …
Staff snapshot: Diana Lizarraga, UC Berkeley’s chief NERD

February 9, 2021
When you first meet Diana, one thing is immediately intriguing — the name of the program she directs at UC Berkeley, Cal NERDS. The program’s …
Building vaccine trust in communities of color

February 9, 2021
The following article was published by Dr. David Tom Cooke in the UC Davis Health “Friday Update” employee newsletter on Jan. 29, 2021. The COVID-19 …
Attend Black History Month events throughout UC

February 9, 2021
Updated April 16, 2025, to remove inactive hyperlinks. Throughout the month of February, UC is celebrating Black history month — an official recognition of the …
University of California Health creates a “vaccine superstation” in San Diego
February 8, 2021
Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is dominating headlines — and nowhere more so than in the medical community. That’s why it’s so exciting for us …
UC Campus Safety Symposium begins Feb. 2
January 26, 2021
All members of the UC community are invited to watch a livestream of part 1 of the UC Campus Safety Symposium on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, from …
Staff Snapshot, Scott Paulson, maestro of the Geisel Library carillon

January 12, 2021
Scott Paulson has spent more than four decades at UC San Diego, first as a student studying music and linguistics, and today as an exhibits …
UC convenes Artificial Intelligence Working Group to harness innovative technology, establish guardrails for equitable and ethical use
December 18, 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) — machines or computer programs capable of learning and problem-solving to perform tasks that typically require humans — can make people and …
UC will lead California’s rollout of CA Notify
December 8, 2020
The state of California has asked UC to lead the expansion of a smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system, which was recently tested at seven UC …
The UC Alumni Career Network explores the future of travel

December 8, 2020
If you’re typically a globe-trotter, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely been a challenge for you. It’s difficult to imagine what exploring the world will look …