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 …
Staff Snapshot, Yulianna Ortega, STEM diversity champion and artist
December 8, 2020
The winner of the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association Outstanding Staff Award, and a proud STEM-major graduate, Yulianna Ortega has devoted her career to helping …
A message from President Drake about UC’s commitment to preserving jobs during the pandemic
November 23, 2020
Dear Colleagues: Last month, I announced the launch of a consultation process with the UC community to explore the idea of a systemwide program to …
University of California Health launches human donor milk bank to help newborns
November 19, 2020
Revised date: January 11, 2021 University of California Health has launched an innovative human milk bank to help improve the lives of newborns, infants and …
UC celebrates Veterans Day
November 9, 2020
Image caption: Brian Vargas, Marine Corps veteran, graduate of UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare and cofounder of a suicide prevention program for returning war …
Staff Snapshot: Matt St. Clair, fighting to keep UC, and the planet, healthy
November 9, 2020
For sustainability, from the beginning “I grew up in the Inland Empire with childhood asthma and horrible air pollution, watching PBS nature shows and working …
Helping our UC community stay strong
November 9, 2020
This has been a year of many challenges — the pandemic, political and racial turmoil, natural disasters and more. Our community has come together and …
Avoid job burnout with this advice
November 9, 2020
Think you might be dealing with job burnout? Wondering what the signs might be and if it’s possible to improve your relationship with work? If so, join …