Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
UCnetwork: September 2026
September 16, 2026
Read the September 2026 issue of UCnetwork, UC’s systemwide staff newsletter, for news, updates and recognitions from throughout the university.
August + September 2026 UC Spotlight: Meet the staff who’ve inspired us lately
September 16, 2026
UC Spotlight recognizes and celebrates UC staff and their teams who are making a difference for Californians and the world beyond our state.
UC People: Eva Trujillo, honoring the ancestors
September 14, 2026
UC San Diego NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator Eva Trujillo is a member of the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians and grew up in San Diego County.
New elective course on student accommodations
September 13, 2026
Clear guidance helps employees support students, understand their responsibilities and use available resources effectively.
UCLA MacArthur Fellow among featured speakers at 2026 UC Cybersecurity Conference
September 12, 2026
Safiya Noble, Ph.D., an expert on algorithmic discrimination in internet search engines, is among the many fascinating featured speakers.
Health Net announcement: What it means for members of UC Blue & Gold HMO and Postdoctoral Scholar Benefit Plans
September 9, 2026
Health Net has announced changes to its commercial health plan business in California that will affect most of its group plans effective March 1, 2027. …
UC Travel Supplier Spotlight Series: UC travel info and giveaways
September 8, 2026
The UC Central Travel Office is hosting a series of virtual events featuring high-profile vendors who support UC travelers.
Call for staff voting stories
September 8, 2026
Share your voting perspectives and experiences to help us tell the story of why the 2026 midterm elections are important to UC staff.
UC Academic Senate welcomes celebrated scholars and leaders as new chair and vice chair
September 2, 2026
Susannah L. Scott, Ph.D., is the new UC Academic Senate chair, joined by Amani M. Nuru-Jeter, Ph.D., as vice chair.
Ralph J. Hexter appointed interim provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs
September 1, 2026
Dr. Hexter previously served as provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Davis, and as the campus’s acting and interim chancellor.