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May 2026 UC Spotlight: Meet the staff who inspired us this month

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May 20, 2026
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates how UC staff and their teams are making a difference for Californians and the world beyond our state.

20 books for exploring mutuality this summer

Summer reading list
May 20, 2026
UC Berkeley’s Summer Reading List features an array of books recommended by enthusiastic Cal faculty, staff and students.

17 songs to lift you up: A UC San Diego playlist

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May 20, 2026
This Mental Health Awareness Month, UC San Diego community members share the songs they turn to when they need a little boost.

UC faculty and staff rally for state investment in science

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May 19, 2026
President Milliken joined Senator Scott Wiener, UAW President Shawn Fain and hundreds of UC employees in rallying for investment in research.

Learn how UC’s LAMP program drives value, impact and public benefit

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May 18, 2026
UC’s Lead Agency Marketing Partnership program enables the university to go beyond traditional procurement, supporting our mission.

Attend the first events in a new UC AI Council webinar series

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May 14, 2026
On May 21 and June 3, join leading artificial intelligence experts from throughout UC for relevant insights into AI literacy.

Apply for funding to support open dialogue, civic engagement and free speech

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May 11, 2026
The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement is accepting applications for the 2026-27 VOICE Initiative.

Attend the next UC Systemwide Academic Congress: Shaping Global Futures — International Education in the California Context

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May 10, 2026
This two-day virtual Congress will explore a forward-looking strategy for global educational engagement rooted in California values.

UC research takes center stage — and the prizes!

UC award winners
May 6, 2026
UC colleagues and community members were awarded with several prestigious prizes and recognitions in April 2026.

Register for a UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day event on May 21

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May 5, 2026
Learn about accessibility is being put into practice at UC locations and build skills that you can start using right away.