Employee News
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Attend a conversation featuring Pres. Milliken and UC free speech leaders
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
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
April 10, 2026
Trailblazing Black dietitian Mary Blackburn began her University of California career in the tumultuous Civil Rights era.
Apply to be the 2026–27 UC staff advisor designate to the UC Regents — Deadline extended to April 10
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 …
Retiring July 1? Here’s what you need to know
April 6, 2026
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Take a look at the options below to help you prepare, and make sure to submit your signed retirement election …
UC renames César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day
March 30, 2026
UC Office of the President Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rachael Nava shared the message below with the UC community on Thursday, March 26, …
Help UC fight cancer when you file your taxes
March 25, 2026
As you prepare to file your state income taxes this year, you have the opportunity to help University of California researchers in the fight against …
2026 UCRP cost-of-living adjustments announced
March 17, 2026
University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) and UC-PERS Plus 5 Plan benefit recipients, including survivors, contingent annuitants and those receiving UCRP disability income, will receive …
2026 changes make it easier to enroll in retiree health benefits
March 16, 2026
From coverage gaps to long-term leave, here’s what’s changing — and why it may matter to you. Several updates to UC’s regulations for retiree health …
UCnetwork: March 2026
March 12, 2026
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