UCnetwork: August 2026
August 19, 2026
Read the August 2026 issue of UCnetwork, UC’s systemwide staff newsletter, for news, updates and recognitions from throughout the university.
UC Press author wins James Beard Award for a fresh look at the tomato
August 18, 2026
In “Nile Nightshade,” Anny Gaul traces how a relative newcomer transformed Egyptian food, culture and identity.
UC Travel Supplier Spotlight Series: UC travel info and giveaways
August 17, 2026
The UC Central Travel Office is hosting a series of virtual events featuring high-profile vendors who support UC travelers.
UC Riverside offers 50% UC staff discount for new Online MBA program
August 17, 2026
A scholarship tied to UC Riverside’s new online MBA program aims to help support full-time UC staff in achieving their career aspirations.
Will CRISPR fix all of our problems? Maybe.
August 12, 2026
UC’s award-winning Fig. 1 video series takes you into four UC labs that are using CRISPR technology in completely unexpected ways.
Charles F. Robinson to retire as general counsel and senior vice president, Legal Affairs
August 11, 2026
Robinson has announced his plans to retire in June 2027, after serving 20 years as the UC’s chief legal officer.
Calvin W. Turner appointed vice president of Systemwide Shared Services
August 11, 2026
UC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rachael Nava announced the appointment on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
President Milliken marks his first year at the University of California
August 4, 2026
UC President James B. Milliken shared the following message with UC staff and retirees on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Dear colleagues, A year ago, I arrived …
Event: Learn about the life-saving UC Health Milk Bank
July 20, 2026
Learn how the UC Health Milk Bank provides equitable access to safe, high-quality donor milk for medically fragile infants at an Aug. 12 event.
President Milliken’s conversation with Beverly Gage
July 16, 2026
President Milliken shared the following post on his Substack, “The Gold and the Blue, Volume 22,” on July 15, 2026. I recently sat down for …