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UCnetwork: October 2026

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October 14, 2026
Read the October 2026 issue of UCnetwork, UC’s systemwide staff newsletter, for updates and recognitions from throughout the university.

For UCLA’s Kate Caldwell, voting access is personal

October 14, 2026
For Kate Caldwell, the question of who gets to participate in democracy runs through both her work and her family history.

UC People: Idriss Njike, community builder and mentor

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October 14, 2026
Idriss is a community builder, connector and collaborator who makes the people around him feel not just welcome, but that they belong.

UC Health’s community benefit and uncompensated care reach $7.3 billion

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October 13, 2026
UC furthers its three-part academic, research and public service mission in ways that support the health and well-being of every Californian.

Video: President Milliken featured at The Atlantic Festival

October 6, 2026
President Milliken’s panel discussion, “The Case for College,” also featured the presidents of Columbia University and Mount Holyoke College.

The UC-sponsored California scientific research bond is headed to the March 2028 ballot

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October 5, 2026
If approved by voters, SB 895 will address some of California’s most pressing health, environmental and technological challenges.

Meet the 2026-27 CUCSA Executive Board

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September 29, 2026
Collectively, the Board brings 91 years of UC service and decades of experience serving in staff leadership roles at their respective locations.

UC Board of Regents honors exceptional faculty at inaugural Innovation Awards

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September 24, 2026
The inaugural UC Regents Innovation Awards recognized 23 exceptional faculty whose work is turning groundbreaking research into practical solutions.

August + September 2026 UC Spotlight: Meet the staff who’ve inspired us lately

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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.

Video: President Milliken discusses his first year at UC

September 15, 2026
President Milliken discussed his first year leading the university, reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments and continued impact.