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President Milliken shares a postcard from Santa Barbara

President Milliken with the Gauchos baseball team
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.

UCnetwork: April 2026

UCnetwork
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

Roger Horwitz and Adrienne Lavine
April 14, 2026
Given biennially, the award honors faculty members who have contributed significant time and talent to the Academic Senate.

UC Press book hits New York Times bestseller list after “Daily Show” spotlight

A. Mechele Dickerson and Jon Stewart laughing together on set at The Daily Show
April 13, 2026
Author and legal scholar Mechele Dickerson worked with UC Press to publish a New York Times bestselling book on the American middle class.

UC People: Mary Blackburn, public health pioneer

Four women looking proudly at the camera in nursing uniforms
April 10, 2026
Trailblazing Black dietitian Mary Blackburn began her University of California career in the tumultuous Civil Rights era.

Learn what it’s like to be a CUCSA delegate: Info event on Friday, April 17

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April 8, 2026
Join CUCSA for a virtual Delegate Information Session on April 17, to hear about board members’ and delegates’ experiences.

Apply to be the 2026–27 UC staff advisor designate to the UC Regents — Deadline extended to April 10

Matt Hanson against a colorful background
April 7, 2026
All UC staff are encouraged to apply for the 2026–27 staff advisor to the Regents designate role. By bringing the staff perspective to matters coming …

Help UC fight cancer when you file your taxes

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March 25, 2026
As you prepare to file your state income taxes this year, you have the opportunity to help University of California researchers in the fight against …