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Employee News

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

Watch out: Scammers are targeting your UC retirement savings

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April 21, 2026
It’s easy to confuse unauthorized advisers with UC-contracted financial planning services.

The University of California Natural Reserve System relaunches as UC Nature

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April 21, 2026
The new name better reflects the organization’s goals: to shape ecological, cultural, and institutional change that will keep nature strong.

President Milliken shares a postcard from Santa Barbara

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April 16, 2026
President Milliken is grateful to UC Santa Barbara students, faculty, staff and Chancellor Assanis for making his visit special.

UC People: Yashwanth Balaji, scientist and National Lab Research SLAM winner

National Lab Research Slam. The winner of the Scientific Discovery category is Yashwantch Balaji, for his presentation, Shielding quantum computer from the chaos of Cosmic Rays."
April 16, 2026
Yash’s presentation focused on how high-energy particles from space can disrupt quantum systems and what it takes to protect them.

Do you have a UC 403(b) Plan loan? Here’s what you need to know.

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April 15, 2026
UC has updated the repayment method for UC 403(b) Plan loans. Effective Wednesday, April 8, 2026, UC 403(b) Plan loan repayments must be made through …

UCnetwork: April 2026

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April 15, 2026
Read our University of California systemwide staff newsletter for updates on staff achievements, research, benefits and more.

UC Spotlight: 37+ staff who inspired us this month

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April 15, 2026
Our monthly UC Spotlight article celebrates UC staff and teams who are making a difference for Californians and the world beyond our state.

Robert Horwitz and Adrienne Lavine receive Academic Senate Oliver Johnson Awards

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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.