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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Feedback requested: Guidelines on Community Safety Vehicles, Uniforms and Equipment (VUE)
May 11, 2022
The UC Community Safety Plan is a living document that will be refined through the collective efforts of our communities. As part of this process, the …
Reflecting on Earth Day: A message from President Drake
April 22, 2022
President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day, April 22, 2022: Each year, Earth Day provides an opportunity to …
Joining forces to fight pancreatic cancer
April 12, 2022
Although it doesn’t tend to get as much media attention as other diseases, pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths and is on …