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

Happy young woman wearing glasses is using sign language while sitting at desk and having online conversation on laptop at office
May 5, 2026
Learn about accessibility is being put into practice at UC locations and build skills that you can start using right away.

UC People: Maria Rocha-Ruiz, transforming the Central Coast

Maria Rocha-Ruiz at UC Santa Cruz
March 11, 2026
By Stephanie Silva, UC Santa Cruz When Maria Rocha-Ruiz learned she had been selected as UC Santa Cruz’s Sea Dubs Wavemaker, she found herself reflecting on …

Alyssa Danielli: Creating an environment where groundbreaking research can thrive

February 9, 2026
Alyssa Danielli has been honored with a UC Santa Cruz Science Division 2024-25 Outstanding Staff and Faculty Award.

Systemwide event on Feb. 4: Learn how strategic planning works at UC

Strategic Planning UC Lunch + Learn
January 5, 2026
On Feb. 4, attend a special virtual event focused on how strategy can guide UC teams and locations, especially in uncertain times.

UC People: Sammy Chavez, barrior-breaker

Sammy Chavez in front of a star-decorated wall
October 7, 2025
Sammy Chavez completed his undergraduate degree at UC Santa Cruz while helping fellow students navigate the university.

UC Spotlight: September 2025

Smiling people holding an award
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.

UC is a leader in campus sustainability

A group of University of California, Berkeley students planting trees in April 2025.
September 16, 2025
On Sept. 9, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) released its 2025 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI), rating six UC campuses …

Womxn Rock IT 2025: Meet the UC women advancing technology

Collage of the 2025 Womxn Rock IT nominees
May 15, 2025
Meet UC women who have made significant strides in the IT field or have advanced projects that align with the mission and values of UC.

UC Santa Cruz Science Division staff honored with new service award

Jeannette Peters, Patti Schell and Deana Tanguay
April 15, 2025
Jeannette Peters, Patti Schell and Deana Tanguay of UC Santa Cruz share the Science Division’s first Outstanding Staff Award.

CUCSA celebrates extraordinary UC colleagues

Tammy Campbell, Andrea Graeser and Michael Stephens
April 15, 2025
Congratulations to the recipients of the Council of UC Staff Assemblies’ annual awards for extraordinary staff achievements.