August + September 2026 UC Spotlight: Meet the staff who’ve inspired us lately
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.
New elective course on student accommodations
September 13, 2026
Clear guidance helps employees support students, understand their responsibilities and use available resources effectively.
UCLA MacArthur Fellow among featured speakers at 2026 UC Cybersecurity Conference
September 12, 2026
Safiya Noble, Ph.D., an expert on algorithmic discrimination in internet search engines, is among the many fascinating featured speakers.
UC Travel Supplier Spotlight Series: UC travel info and giveaways
September 8, 2026
The UC Central Travel Office is hosting a series of virtual events featuring high-profile vendors who support UC travelers.
UC Academic Senate welcomes celebrated scholars and leaders as new chair and vice chair
September 2, 2026
Susannah L. Scott, Ph.D., is the new UC Academic Senate chair, joined by Amani M. Nuru-Jeter, Ph.D., as vice chair.
Ralph J. Hexter appointed interim provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs
September 1, 2026
Dr. Hexter previously served as provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Davis, and as the campus’s acting and interim chancellor.
UC Nobel Prize winners back $7.5 billion proposed investment in California research
August 28, 2026
University of California Nobel laureates Jennifer Doudna and Randy Schekman are advocating for critical research funding.
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 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.