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Employee News

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

Robert Horwitz and Adrienne Lavine receive 2026 Oliver Johnson Awards

Roger Horwitz and Adrienne Lavine
April 14, 2026
Given biennially, the award honors faculty members who have contributed significant time and talent to the Academic Senate.

Raise your voice: Take the UC Systemwide Policy-Covered Career Staff Engagement Survey

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April 14, 2026
A selection of eligible campus-based staff will be invited to take the UC Systemwide Policy-Covered Career Staff Engagement Survey.

Attend the 2026 UC Ethics and Compliance Institute next week

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April 14, 2026
The interactive program will focus on core compliance program management principles and their application to real-world scenarios.

Join President Milliken for a conversation with UC free speech leaders

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April 13, 2026
On April 22, join President Milliken for an event featuring Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman on the contentious issues surrounding campus speech.

UC Press book hits New York Times bestseller list after “Daily Show” spotlight

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April 13, 2026
Author and legal scholar Mechele Dickerson worked with UC Press to publish a New York Times bestselling book on the American middle class.

UC People: Mary Blackburn, public health pioneer

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April 10, 2026
Trailblazing Black dietitian Mary Blackburn began her University of California career in the tumultuous Civil Rights era.

From data to diagnosis: How UC research is advancing early detection

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April 9, 2026
Through insights from the UC Health Data Warehouse, UC academic health system researchers are identifying disease risk earlier.

Learn what it’s like to be a CUCSA delegate: Info event on Friday, April 17

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April 8, 2026
Join CUCSA for a virtual Delegate Information Session on April 17, to hear about board members’ and delegates’ experiences.

CUCSA celebrates outstanding UC staff and leaders with 2026 Annual Awards

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April 8, 2026
Award recipients’ leadership and commitment has helped build stronger, more connected communities throughout UC.

Apply to be the 2026–27 UC staff advisor designate to the UC Regents — Deadline extended to April 10

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April 7, 2026
All UC staff are encouraged to apply for the 2026–27 staff advisor to the Regents designate role. By bringing the staff perspective to matters coming …