Systemwide News
Regents appoint new UC Merced chancellor
Dorothy Leland, president of Georgia College & State University, is named chancellor of UC Merced, effective July 1.
UC launches systemwide student health insurance program
Students at the University of California will have expanded health insurance benefits and more stability in premium costs this fall under a new, university-wide health insurance plan.
Riverside chancellor goes undercover
If you missed Chancellor Tim White's appearance as Pete Weston earlier this month on "Undercover Boss," you can read about his experience and view the episode here.
Pension plan advisory board election begins
Seven candidates are vying for two staff seats on the UC Retirement System Advisory Board. Read about the candidates and how to cast your ballot.
New Staff Advisor to Regents named
Kevin Smith, chief financial and compliance officer in the chancellor’s office at UCLA will be the next Staff Advisor-designate to the Regents.
UC launches new research website
A new website highlighting the depth and breadth of UC research and its value to Californians launched last week. Content shows the range of discovery at UC and how researchers across the system often collaborate to tackle important research. Visit the Research website.
Global warming topic of next research lecture
V. "Ram" Ramanathan, an award-winning professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, will discuss his research on ways to stop global warming. Read how you can view the June 10 lecture live via uStream.
More Systemwide News
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.
Engineers help paraplegic walk at graduation
Berkeley Professor Homayoon Kazerooni and a team of graduate students have developed robotic legs that enabled a paraplegic student to walk across the stage to receive his diploma.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Peet Photography.
Graduate student researchers mix technology and humanity
At the heart of UC research are graduate students, many of whom combine their expertise, creativity and compassion to tackle and solve key problems in California and beyond.
Act of kindness becomes civil rights lore
UCLA staffer's simple act of giving water to injured Freedom Riders as a 12-year-old is now part of civil rights lore. Read about Janie Forsyth McKinney.
Do you know someone who is making a difference?
You can nominate a UC staff or faculty member to be featured here. Send their name and a brief description of how they are contributing to UC or their wider community to .
HR Briefs
Planning to retire in June or July?
Make an appointment with your benefits office today to begin the retirement process.
You can read more HR news on At Your Service.
UCRP contributions to increase July 1
Faculty, staff and UC will contribute more to the UC Retirement Plan beginning July 1. Read more about contributions.
UC financial education classes expanded
UC offers free onsite workshops and online webinars to help faculty and staff take full advantage of their retirement savings benefits. Read about the latest updates to the classes and find the latest schedule for your location.
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