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Employee News

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

UC awarded $66M GEAR UP grant for comprehensive seven-year student success initiative

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October 20, 2025
On September 30, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the University of California has been awarded a GEAR UP grant totaling $66 million over seven …

UC People: Maia Ferdman, radical optimist

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October 20, 2025
Bruin alumna Maia is tackling the extraordinary divides of our time by teaching students to engage in honest and authentic conversation.

UCnetwork: October 2025

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October 16, 2025
Read our University of California systemwide staff newsletter for updates on staff achievements, research, benefits and more.

UC Procurement releases an accomplishment-filled annual report

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October 14, 2025
UC systemwide and campus procurement teams source critical materials, forge strategic partnerships and provide value far beyond cost savings.

UC Spotlight: October 2025

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October 14, 2025
Learn how UC staff are bringing UC’s values to life and making a difference for Californians and the world beyond our state.

Big changes and new choices: Five things you need to know before Open Enrollment

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October 14, 2025
Open Enrollment is from 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, through 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, and there are some big changes to UC’s …

Mensaje sobre los cambios en los beneficios de 2026

October 14, 2025
Estimados colegas: Dado que el período de Inscripción Abierta comienza el 30 de octubre les escribo para informarles sobre algunos cambios significativos para el próximo …

Center for Data-driven Insights and Innovation releases impact-filled annual report

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October 14, 2025
CDI2 has deepened its collaborations across the university and our state to support many critical areas that impact all communities.

Oct. 22 CUCSA All-Staff Town Hall will focus on Open Enrollment

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October 13, 2025
This virtual event will feature a presentation of 2026 Open Enrollment, including changes to this year’s benefits, by Systemwide HR.

UCnetwork marks 75th issue with a reader survey

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October 13, 2025
Whether this is your first or 75th time reading UCnetwork, we want to hear from you about what you love and what we can do better.