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UC People: Leonel Jimenez, Central Valley native and community agriculture leader

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November 3, 2025
By Michael Hsu, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Born and raised in Reedley, just south of Fresno, Leonel Jimenez watched his parents work in vineyards, stone-fruit orchards, and …

UC climate scientist Daniel Swain named to TIME100 Next list

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October 27, 2025
Daniel Swain, a UC ANR climate scientist, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list, which honors 100 emerging leaders around the world.

Read the latest CUCSA news and well-being guides

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October 10, 2025
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies shares updates from its latest events and helpful resources for staff to prioritize their well-being.

UC Spotlight: September 2025

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September 16, 2025
Learn how UC staff are bringing UC’s values to life and making a difference for Californians and the world beyond our state.

Join UC ANR for virtual Hispanic Heritage Month events

Hispanic Heritage Month
September 10, 2025
Join us in recognizing the diverse Latinx community’s resilience, contributions and efforts to create an inclusive future.

UC People: Max Fairbee, community connector

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August 12, 2025
UC Community Extension educator Max Fairbee gives older adults nutrition advice, gardening tips and motivation to spend time in the sun.

UC People: Emily Jane Freed, UCCE head cheerleader

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August 5, 2025
Emily Jane Freed brings experience in agriculture issues, logistics and emergency services to the Central Coast UC Cooperative Extension.

UC ANR–led initiative named semifinalist in National Science Foundation competition

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July 18, 2025
By pairing advanced analytics and biotechnology with practical expertise, the Engine helps keep farms profitable, reinforces local supply chains, and opens new career paths in rural communities.

First-ever UC Cooperative Extension Tribal Extension Office opens

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June 24, 2025
The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources have created a UCCE Tribal Extension Office.

UC Spotlight: December 2024

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December 17, 2024
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates the locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work.