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They love horsing around

October 30, 2026
Lynn Field-Karsh, retired director of Academic Personnel Services, UC San Diego, shares her story of “horsing around” with two other UC San Diego retirees.

A grand experience

October 30, 2026
John Miller, retired Chief Development Officer of the Venice Family Clinic, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, shares his story of serving on his county’s grand jury.

A lifetime of island stewardship: UC honors Lyndal Laughrin with new staff award

Lyndal on the island
October 27, 2026
The UC Nature Lyndal Laughrin Distinguished Stewardship and Service Award honors a man who inspired generations of naturalists.

UCLA Dining prepares to set the table for Olympic and Paralympic athletes

Chancellor Julio Frenk, center, and Felicia Knaul pose with staff in front of Café 1919.
October 27, 2026
Executive Chef Joey Martin shares how UCLA Dining is getting ready to prepare and serve meals to thousands in 2028.

UCnetwork: October 2026

UCnetwork
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

Idriss Njike headshot
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

Doctor examining patient
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

Large group of people standing outdoors at rally, many holding handmade signs in support of science funding
October 5, 2026
If approved by voters, SB 895 will address some of California’s most pressing health, environmental and technological challenges.