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Employee News

Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.

University of California statement on California’s 2024-25 budget

California State Capitol Building flying CA state flag
June 29, 2024
UC is grateful for the steadfast support of Governor Newsom and the California State Legislature for UC students.

Catharine Baker named director of the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento

Catharine Baker
June 26, 2024
The former California State Assemblymember and champion of higher education has been appointed director of the university’s dynamic systemwide hub in Sacramento.

UC nursing schools collaborate to expand the mental health care workforce

Nurses at UC Davis
June 26, 2024
Nurse practitioners in a new UC cohort are expanding their credentials through a one-year psychiatric care program.

Officer Robert Sotelo introduces Cali, UC Davis’s first specialized therapy dog

Officer Sotelo + Cali
June 26, 2024
At 14 months old, the Labrador retriever is the newest and youngest member of the police department’s Community Outreach and Engagement, Officer Program’s K-9 unit.

Jeff MacKie-Mason on the past and future of libraries

University Librarian Jeff MacKie-Mason is retiring this summer. (Photo: Jami Smith/UC Berkeley Library)
June 26, 2024
UC Berkeley’s forward-thinking university librarian is certain that society’s ages-old information gateways are poised for an even greater impact.

UC People: Crystal Wiley Cené, health equity leader

Crystal Wiley Cené, chief administrative officer for health justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at UC San Diego Health
June 26, 2024
Pivotal moments in Dr. Crystal Wiley Cené’s childhood instilled a deep sense of curiosity and an early passion for serving her community.

UCnetwork: June 2024

UCnetwork
June 20, 2024
UCnetwork is emailed monthly to UC staff, but all members of the UC community are invited to join our email list. You can subscribe online …

Staff Snapshot: Mayté Frías, staff advisor designate to the Regents

Mayté Frías
June 20, 2024
Equity is one of Mayté’s core values and a critical factor in her decision to apply for the role of staff advisor.

UC Spotlight: June 2024

Daniel Kasprowicz leads UCLA Health staff walking in the 2023 Los Angeles Pride Parade.
June 20, 2024
UC Spotlight is a new UCnetwork feature that celebrates UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place …

UC People: Brija Johnson, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs

Brija Johnson sitting on a blue chair
June 20, 2024
UCLA Ventures Director Brija Johnson leads a new program that will expand UCLA’s entrepreneurial ties throughout Los Angeles.