More Office of the President News

General News
Study abroad program launches anniversary website
UC Education Abroad Program's new site features events, social engagement surrounding its 50th anniversary.
Health
UC to ban smoking on all campuses by 2014
Tobacco ban will extend to housing, parking lots; steering committees will be formed to implement policy.
Labor
UC, union reach deal on pension, health rates
UPTE members will contribute to retirement, health benefits at same rate as general UC employee population.
General News
State Department gives $800,000 for UC study abroad
UC Education Abroad Program participants received 215 Gilman Scholarships in 2011-12.
UC Regents
Regents plan May rally at state Capitol
Regents will join students, UC supporters in advocating for state investment in higher education.
Sustainability
UC’s green investments pay off
University is saving tens of millions of dollars each year on energy savings through green building standards.
Budget
Briefing on UC budget
Presentation evaluates how recent state budget actions will affect the university and those affiliated with it.
Health
Anthem Blue Cross, UC Health reach agreement
Deal will continue the system's delivery of quality care to Anthem members.
Admissions
UC applications continue to climb
Undergraduate applications for fall 2012 reach record high for eighth consecutive year.
Agriculture
Growth of community supported agriculture
In California Agriculture: Produce service grows in popularity in the Central Valley.
Agriculture
Conservation agriculture institute launches
Organization aims to chart long-term goals for sustainable agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley.
Budget
Statement on Gov. Brown’s proposed budget
Budget proposes additional $90M in funding for UC, which can be used to address employee retirement costs.
General News
Scholarship initiative to expand access to study abroad
Three-year commitment pledges $1.5 million to expand opportunities to study abroad.
Agriculture
Scientists release natural enemy of Asian citrus psyllid
Parasitic wasps, released for the first time in California, could help protect state's citrus industry.
Health
Innovation center awards health fellowships
The 13 recipients from six UC campuses will work to improve quality, value of care.
Administration
Yudof testimony at hearing on campus police policies
UC general counsel also appears at joint meeting of Assembly and Senate Education Committees.
Labor
UC, clerical union reach five-year agreement
Ratified contract provides for wage increases, addresses health and pension benefits.