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Teams from 10 UC locations earn regional CASE awards

November 12, 2026

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The Summer 2025 issue of UCSF Magazine earned a CASE award for its striking cover, “The Plastic Inside Us.” UC teams received 70 regional CASE awards in 2026.
The Summer 2025 issue of UCSF Magazine earned a CASE award for its striking cover, “The Plastic Inside Us.” UC teams received 70 regional CASE awards in 2026. Credit: UCSF

From creative videos and compelling storytelling to innovative fundraising campaigns and memorable events, UC employees are earning recognition for the talent, creativity and teamwork they bring to their work.

Staff from nine UC campuses and the UC Office of the President (UCOP) were recently honored in the 2026 Best of District VII Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The awards recognize outstanding work in higher education communications, marketing, fundraising, alumni relations and more.

CASE is a leading professional association for people working in educational advancement. Its annual District VII awards celebrate exceptional work by colleges and universities throughout the Western U.S. and Pacific region.

Behind the winning projects are dedicated UC teams who find fresh ways to tell the university’s stories, build connections with communities and inspire support for UC’s mission. Their work reflects collaboration across departments and disciplines, bringing together different perspectives and skills to create meaningful results.

Congratulations to all the UC colleagues whose talent, dedication and hard work earned this recognition! Explore their award-winning projects below.

Alumni relations

Communications

Researcher working in a lab
UCLA’s “Research Powers Progress” campaign highlights the real-world impact of university research. Credit: UCLA

Design

Timeline wall
UC Irvine earned a CASE award for the 60th Anniversary Timeline Wall, celebrating six decades of campus arts history. Credit: UC Irvine

Engagement

Fundraising

Volunteer working at UCSD basic needs center
UC San Diego earned a CASE award for a collaborative initiative that increased student participation in CalFresh, helping more students access food assistance. Credit: UC San Diego

Leadership

Magazines

Danny holding his graduation hat
UC Santa Cruz’s award-winning “Life Beyond the Redwoods” campaign celebrates graduates like Danny Cruz. Credit: UC Santa Cruz

Marketing

Photography

Publications

Play on Beatles album featuring cartoon characters on Berkeley crosswalk

UC Berkeley Library struck a winning chord with “Greatest Hits,” its Beatles-inspired 2024–25 annual report Credit: UC Berkeley

Special events

Videos

Bunny the talking dog
Can dogs really talk? UCOP’s video exploring the science behind Bunny, the internet-famous “talking” dog, fascinated audiences and CASE judges. Credit: UCOP
Woman holding turtle
A comeback worth celebrating! UC Davis research is helping native turtles thrive again in Yosemite National Park. An article about the project was praised for outstanding science writing. Credit: Sidney Woodruff

Writing

Explore more outstanding projects from universities throughout the region in the 2026 Best of CASE District VII Awards gallery.

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