Systemwide News
President Yudof discusses November tax initiative, UC's future
UC President Mark Yudof talks about Gov. Jerry Brown's November tax measure and what's at stake for the university.
Watch the televised interview.
UC hospitals rank among nation's best
UC again has the West's top two hospitals and all five medical centers rank among the nation's best, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Higgs Boson: UC physicists mattered in historic search
UC scientists spearheaded key experiments in what some call the "Holy Grail" discovery in physics — a new particle that may prove to be the long-sought Higgs boson.
Regents endorse Gov. Brown's tax measure
The Board of Regents calls Gov. Jerry Brown's tax initiative the best option for the university that allows it to avoid a mid-year increase in mandatory systemwide student charges and protect the quality of UC.
UC Retirement Plan contributions increasing July 1
Faculty, staff and UC began contributing more to the UC Retirement Plan on July 1.
Read about the new contribution rates.
More Systemwide News
- Clouded campus climate for Jewish, Muslim, Arab students
- UC's green efforts lauded at sustainability conference
- Honoring our land grant history
- UC Irvine bioengineer quiets ringing in the ears
- Novel anti-malarial drug target identified
Read more news at UC Newsroom
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.
Prof takes on global health crisis, one toothbrush at a time
UC Berkeley Professor Karen Sokal-Gutierrez is providing dental care and nutrition education to communities around the world.
Scientist praised for lifetime achievement in mentoring
Arthur Weiss has shepherded and shaped the careers of many over the years at UCSF.
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