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Employee News

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

Getting help during challenging times

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August 13, 2025
If you’ve been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, or if you’re having difficulty being centered and purposeful, these resources can help.

UC People: Kathleen Yumul, well-being advocate

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August 13, 2025
Wellness is the focus of Kathleen’s job, but it’s also her passion. She shares what inspires her work and why self-care matters.

UC Spotlight: August 2025

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August 13, 2025
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates the UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work. 

A UC pediatrician shares what you need to know about children’s vaccines

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August 13, 2025
Immunizations protect children against diseases and reduce the risk of serious, life-threatening infections.

UC’s 28 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards highlight the university’s impact

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August 13, 2025
The creative, inspiring projects highlight UC’s incredible impact and raise awareness of the university around the globe.

UC People: Max Fairbee, community connector

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August 12, 2025
UC Community Extension educator Max Fairbee gives older adults nutrition advice, gardening tips and motivation to spend time in the sun.

UC People: Riley Need, material science specialist and mentor

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August 12, 2025
Riley Need, a research specialist at UC San Diego’s Qualcomm Institute, is driven by a voracious appetite for knowledge.

UC People: Josephine Falvey, life-saving nurse

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August 12, 2025
Josephine sprinted into action, performing life-saving chest compressions in her bike helmet on her way into work at UC Davis Health.

UC People: Charles Alexander, student champion and mentor

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August 12, 2025
Charles devoted his 30-year career to serving first-gen, low-income and historically underrepresented students.

Protect your loved ones: Keep your beneficiary designations up to date

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August 12, 2025
You worked hard to earn your UC benefits, designed to protect you and your family. Take a moment to ensure these benefits are available for …