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Internet
UC proposes plan to grow online curriculum
Program would foster development of new courses, available on multiple campuses.
UC proposes plan to grow online curriculum
Program would foster development of new courses, available on multiple campuses.
Health
UC awards 11 grants to improve care to surgery patients
$5.4M for projects at UC medical centers.
UC awards 11 grants to improve care to surgery patients
$5.4M for projects at UC medical centers.
General News
UC seeks restraining order against AFSCME strike
Union representing patient care, service employees has called for walkout at UC medical centers May 21-22.
UC seeks restraining order against AFSCME strike
Union representing patient care, service employees has called for walkout at UC medical centers May 21-22.
General News
Chancellors approve insurance recommendations
Campuses choose varied options within UC SHIP student health plan; some will leave plan altogether.
Chancellors approve insurance recommendations
Campuses choose varied options within UC SHIP student health plan; some will leave plan altogether.
Internet
Opening world-class learning to the world
Irvine chemistry lectures are example of content made available through various online education platforms.
Opening world-class learning to the world
Irvine chemistry lectures are example of content made available through various online education platforms.
Labor
UC statement regarding AFSCME strike vote
Union represents patient care employees at the university's medical centers.
UC statement regarding AFSCME strike vote
Union represents patient care employees at the university's medical centers.
Admissions
Record number of freshmen admitted for fall 2013
Preliminary data: Nearly 83,000 freshman applicants were admitted to this fall's incoming class.
Record number of freshmen admitted for fall 2013
Preliminary data: Nearly 83,000 freshman applicants were admitted to this fall's incoming class.
Cancer
Symposium highlights breast cancer research advances
Event commemorates 20 years of the UC-administered California Breast Cancer Research Program.
Symposium highlights breast cancer research advances
Event commemorates 20 years of the UC-administered California Breast Cancer Research Program.
General News
Advocates offer support at UC Day
Sacramento event touted value of UC research and education throughout California.
Advocates offer support at UC Day
Sacramento event touted value of UC research and education throughout California.
Agriculture
Accurate knowledge of fertilizer use in California needed
New study shows deficiencies in data as state legislators begin crafting regulations for nitrogen use in agriculture.
Accurate knowledge of fertilizer use in California needed
New study shows deficiencies in data as state legislators begin crafting regulations for nitrogen use in agriculture.
Serving California
UC initiative to help youth improve health, science literacy
Healthy Families and Communities includes research and programs to encourage healthy lifestyles.
UC initiative to help youth improve health, science literacy
Healthy Families and Communities includes research and programs to encourage healthy lifestyles.
Administration
Regents announce first steps in search for UC president
Candidate sought to succeed President Mark Yudof, who plans to end his tenure as systemwide leader in August.
Regents announce first steps in search for UC president
Candidate sought to succeed President Mark Yudof, who plans to end his tenure as systemwide leader in August.
Environment
UC ANR to train crop advisers in nitrogen management
Partnership with California Department of Food and Agriculture to develop program to protect water quality,
UC ANR to train crop advisers in nitrogen management
Partnership with California Department of Food and Agriculture to develop program to protect water quality,
Public Health
Tobacco control program saves billions
Health care costs, cigarette sales drop dramatically over nearly two decades.
Tobacco control program saves billions
Health care costs, cigarette sales drop dramatically over nearly two decades.
Agriculture
Farmers, environment profit from new website
CropManage site guides growers on optimal fertilization, watering to benefit crops, limit waste.
Farmers, environment profit from new website
CropManage site guides growers on optimal fertilization, watering to benefit crops, limit waste.
Agriculture
$1.5 million donated to hire UCCE specialist
Cooperative Extension position, funded by pistachio group, will conduct research in nut and fruit diseases.
$1.5 million donated to hire UCCE specialist
Cooperative Extension position, funded by pistachio group, will conduct research in nut and fruit diseases.
General News
$1M scholarship initiative for study abroad
Program will boost funding for scholarships to further commitment to the international education of UC students.
$1M scholarship initiative for study abroad
Program will boost funding for scholarships to further commitment to the international education of UC students.
Admissions
Undergraduate applications reach all-time high
Chicanos-Latinos now comprise largest ethnic group among California applicants.
Undergraduate applications reach all-time high
Chicanos-Latinos now comprise largest ethnic group among California applicants.
Budget
State leaders, regents upbeat about UC direction
In light of the current funding situation, a tuition hike appears unlikely in the coming fiscal year.
State leaders, regents upbeat about UC direction
In light of the current funding situation, a tuition hike appears unlikely in the coming fiscal year.
UC Regents
Online education seen as key part of curriculum
Course catalog could comprise as much as 11 percent of undergrad curriculum over the next five years.
Online education seen as key part of curriculum
Course catalog could comprise as much as 11 percent of undergrad curriculum over the next five years.
Sustainability
Sustainability savings add up: $91M and counting
Green building, use of renewable energy sources, other efforts propel UC toward goal of net-zero carbon footprint.
Sustainability savings add up: $91M and counting
Green building, use of renewable energy sources, other efforts propel UC toward goal of net-zero carbon footprint.
Budget
UC to get modest boost from state budget
Governor's 2013-14 spending plan increases funds for operations, seeks to shift additional funds to base budget.
UC to get modest boost from state budget
Governor's 2013-14 spending plan increases funds for operations, seeks to shift additional funds to base budget.
Health
Innovation center joint venture issues RFP to improve care
Proposals due March 6; webinar Jan. 29.
Innovation center joint venture issues RFP to improve care
Proposals due March 6; webinar Jan. 29.
Administration
Advisory committee named for chancellor search
Broad-based panel will assess candidates to replace outgoing UC Riverside Chancellor Timothy White.
Advisory committee named for chancellor search
Broad-based panel will assess candidates to replace outgoing UC Riverside Chancellor Timothy White.
General News
Senior VP announces decision on new monogram
UC suspends symbol's use in wake of controversy triggered by misperception that it would replace university's seal.
Senior VP announces decision on new monogram
UC suspends symbol's use in wake of controversy triggered by misperception that it would replace university's seal.
Administration
Conoley approved as UC Riverside acting chancellor
UC Santa Barbara dean will temporarily fill position after Timothy White departs to head the Cal State system.
Conoley approved as UC Riverside acting chancellor
UC Santa Barbara dean will temporarily fill position after Timothy White departs to head the Cal State system.
Administration
Regents approve chancellor appointment
Columbia's Nicholas Dirks will succeed Chancellor Robert Birgeneau next June.
Regents approve chancellor appointment
Columbia's Nicholas Dirks will succeed Chancellor Robert Birgeneau next June.
General News
Children's book introduces the benefits of bats
'Gold Fever' launches trilogy of tales spotlightling youth's adventures with the flying mammals.
Children's book introduces the benefits of bats
'Gold Fever' launches trilogy of tales spotlightling youth's adventures with the flying mammals.
Diversity
Student mentorship program forges ties with HBCUs
UC hopes to diversify graduate programs through summer research and mentorship opportunities.
Student mentorship program forges ties with HBCUs
UC hopes to diversify graduate programs through summer research and mentorship opportunities.
Compensation
Summary of individual compensation actions
Summary includes compensation for senior management group employees.
Summary of individual compensation actions
Summary includes compensation for senior management group employees.
UC Regents
Regents postpone consideration of professional degree fees
Governor requests postponement, will take part in Nov. 14 regents meeting.
Regents postpone consideration of professional degree fees
Governor requests postponement, will take part in Nov. 14 regents meeting.
Health
Anthem Blue Cross, UC Health form alliance
New public-private partnership launched between the state's leading university system and health insurer.
Anthem Blue Cross, UC Health form alliance
New public-private partnership launched between the state's leading university system and health insurer.
Private Giving
Private giving boosts faculty endowments, student aid
Second consecutive year private giving reached $1.5 billion level, approaching pre-recession high.
Private giving boosts faculty endowments, student aid
Second consecutive year private giving reached $1.5 billion level, approaching pre-recession high.
Students
UC supports student veterans
Campuses offer an array of services and are committed to serving their needs.
UC supports student veterans
Campuses offer an array of services and are committed to serving their needs.
Admissions
UC extends deadlines for students impacted by storm
Students in storm-hit areas may request extension for application, SAT score deadlines.
UC extends deadlines for students impacted by storm
Students in storm-hit areas may request extension for application, SAT score deadlines.
Administration
Administration responds to incidents
Review of police actions during demonstrations under way; leaders vow to protect free speech.
Administration responds to incidents
Review of police actions during demonstrations under way; leaders vow to protect free speech.