Systemwide News
2011-12 freshman admissions report released
Once again, UC has honored its commitment to the Master Plan and offered admission to every eligible California-resident applicant.
Read about 2011-12 freshman admissions.
Yudof talks about effects of budget cuts
UC President Mark Yudof joined two hundred advocates, including CSU Chancellor Charles Reed and California Community College Chancellor Jack Scott, for Higher Education Advocacy Day.
UCLA climate scientist to discuss global warming's affect on Northern Rim
Laurence C. Smith traveled the Northern Rim to discover what the future will look like. Attend his upcoming lecture about his research via Ustream on April 29. Read about his research.
UC awarded grant money for online instruction pilot project
UC has been awarded a $748,000 grant for a unique online instruction pilot project aimed at making a major contribution in this field.
Systemwide travel program could save millions
The UC CONNEXXUS Travel Program, part of the "Working Smarter" initiative to reduce administrative costs, could save about $12.4 million on air travel and associated travel costs under a plan to increase use of the program.
Read about the benefits of the program for faculty, staff and the university.
More Systemwide News
- Twelve UC faculty named Guggenheim fellows
- UC seeks applications for IT award
- New website maps state's severe traffic collisions
- Better global health through sharing
People Who Make A Difference
Across UC, staff and faculty make a difference on the job and in their free time.
Read about a few of their latest contributions.
Helping tribal libraries around the country
UC Berkeley's John Berry shares his library expertise with Native American tribes all over the U.S. Read how Berry’s work has made a difference to the Cahuilla Indians.
UC's Japan Disaster Response
Faculty, staff and students across the UC system come to the aid of Japan in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Read about their efforts on UC's Japan Disaster Response Facebook page.
Do you know someone who is making a difference?
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HR Briefs
Now is the time to take a health assessment
Read more about the health assessment and how you may be eligible to earn a $100 gift card.
You can read more HR news on At Your Service.
Second annual UC Walks set for May 18
Bring your walking shoes to work for the second annual systemwide UC Walks. Read more about the event.
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