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Health
Farmworkers at high risk of diabetes, respiratory disease
In California Agriculture: Air pollution, other environmental factors raise health risks for more than 1 million workers.
Farmworkers at high risk of diabetes, respiratory disease
In California Agriculture: Air pollution, other environmental factors raise health risks for more than 1 million workers.
Agriculture
New Zealand's lessons on light brown apple moth
Successful use of integrated pest management system may hold promise for battling invasive crop pest.
New Zealand's lessons on light brown apple moth
Successful use of integrated pest management system may hold promise for battling invasive crop pest.
Budget
Proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee funds for UC
Governor Schwarzenegger proposes funding shift for higher education, starting in 2011-12 fiscal year and fully realized in 2014-15.
Proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee funds for UC
Governor Schwarzenegger proposes funding shift for higher education, starting in 2011-12 fiscal year and fully realized in 2014-15.
Students
UC campuses expand assistance for former foster kids
About 150 former foster youth enter UC each fall; support programs throughout the system offer stability, encouragement and guidance.
UC campuses expand assistance for former foster kids
About 150 former foster youth enter UC each fall; support programs throughout the system offer stability, encouragement and guidance.
Faculty
62 UC-affiliated researchers elected AAAS fellows
Fellows named at 10 campuses, three laboratories, bringing total number of fellows to more than 700.
62 UC-affiliated researchers elected AAAS fellows
Fellows named at 10 campuses, three laboratories, bringing total number of fellows to more than 700.
Biology
Conservation expert to head UC natural reserves
Peggy Fiedler enjoys an international reputation as a conservation biologist with hands-on and theoretical experience.
Conservation expert to head UC natural reserves
Peggy Fiedler enjoys an international reputation as a conservation biologist with hands-on and theoretical experience.
Private Giving
UC aims to boost student support
The university stands behind its commitment to keep its doors to higher education open for all qualified students regardless of family income.
UC aims to boost student support
The university stands behind its commitment to keep its doors to higher education open for all qualified students regardless of family income.
General News
President Yudof statement on attack on UC Berkeley chancellor's home
Protesters attacked home of UC Berkeley chancellor, eight arrested.
President Yudof statement on attack on UC Berkeley chancellor's home
Protesters attacked home of UC Berkeley chancellor, eight arrested.
Employees
UC, clerical union reach agreement on temporary layoffs
Agreement is intended to minimize disruption to campus operations, includes 4 to 6 percent temporary salary cuts.
UC, clerical union reach agreement on temporary layoffs
Agreement is intended to minimize disruption to campus operations, includes 4 to 6 percent temporary salary cuts.
Commission on the Future
Commission forum draws ideas for UC's future
Faculty, staff and student representatives give their perspectives at the first of two UC Commission on the Future public forums.
Commission forum draws ideas for UC's future
Faculty, staff and student representatives give their perspectives at the first of two UC Commission on the Future public forums.
General News
UC Press, California Digital Library launch venture
UC Publishing Services coordinates publishing efforts throughout the UC system.
UC Press, California Digital Library launch venture
UC Publishing Services coordinates publishing efforts throughout the UC system.
General News
Higher ed master plan needs funding, not fixing
Leaders of state's three higher education systems deliver message on funding, accessibility to legislative committee.
Higher ed master plan needs funding, not fixing
Leaders of state's three higher education systems deliver message on funding, accessibility to legislative committee.
Private Giving
UC Press campaign fuels scholarship
Foundation raises $5.2 million over three years to support university publishing division.
UC Press campaign fuels scholarship
Foundation raises $5.2 million over three years to support university publishing division.
Libraries
Uncovering California’s environmental collections
California Digital Library to catalog a wealth of collections, ranging from mining and forestry to activism and research.
Uncovering California’s environmental collections
California Digital Library to catalog a wealth of collections, ranging from mining and forestry to activism and research.
Student Fees
Students protest fees, budget at UC headquarters
Two-hour occupation of administration building lobby in Oakland ends peacefully.
Students protest fees, budget at UC headquarters
Two-hour occupation of administration building lobby in Oakland ends peacefully.
UC Regents
Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital to reopen
Regents approve entering into partnership with Los Angeles County to create nonprofit to reopen hospital in South L.A.
Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital to reopen
Regents approve entering into partnership with Los Angeles County to create nonprofit to reopen hospital in South L.A.
Compensation
Summary of compensation actions
Items approved or reviewed by the Regents, related to new hirings, promotions and transfers.
Summary of compensation actions
Items approved or reviewed by the Regents, related to new hirings, promotions and transfers.
Students
Programs' growth ensures success of foster youth
Most campuses offer services that aid students with housing, finances and transitions to both college and employment.
Programs' growth ensures success of foster youth
Most campuses offer services that aid students with housing, finances and transitions to both college and employment.
National Labs
Paul Alivisatos appointed director of Berkeley Lab
Appointee has held interim director position since January 2009, has been on UC Berkeley faculty since 1988.
Paul Alivisatos appointed director of Berkeley Lab
Appointee has held interim director position since January 2009, has been on UC Berkeley faculty since 1988.
UC Regents
Regents approve fee increases
Regents approve budget plan and expansion of Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. More:
Regents approve fee increases
Regents approve budget plan and expansion of Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. More:
General News
DataONE to deal with data deluge
Global network provides access and data preservation for Earth and environmental scientists.
DataONE to deal with data deluge
Global network provides access and data preservation for Earth and environmental scientists.
Compensation
Independent review lauds compensation policy changes
Task force findings on disclosure, other issues, will be presented to UC Board of Regents at upcoming meeting.
Independent review lauds compensation policy changes
Task force findings on disclosure, other issues, will be presented to UC Board of Regents at upcoming meeting.
UC Regents
Commission on future hears radical funding ideas
Former UC presidents and public policy experts give their take on how to reimagine the University of California.
Commission on future hears radical funding ideas
Former UC presidents and public policy experts give their take on how to reimagine the University of California.
General News
UC ramps up advocacy campaign
Entire system community urged to push for renewed funding in the 2010-11 state budget.
UC ramps up advocacy campaign
Entire system community urged to push for renewed funding in the 2010-11 state budget.
General News
UC searches for interned Japanese American students
Honorary degree ceremonies begin in December at UCSF, UC Davis and UC Berkeley; UCLA event set for spring 2010.
UC searches for interned Japanese American students
Honorary degree ceremonies begin in December at UCSF, UC Davis and UC Berkeley; UCLA event set for spring 2010.
General News
New rankings rate UC campuses among the world’s best
Shanghai's Institute of Higher Education is the latest to recognize quality of UC's campuses.
New rankings rate UC campuses among the world’s best
Shanghai's Institute of Higher Education is the latest to recognize quality of UC's campuses.
Budget
UC unrestricted net assets: myths and facts
UC's chief financial officer discusses the univerity's reserve funds and how these assets are committed.
UC unrestricted net assets: myths and facts
UC's chief financial officer discusses the univerity's reserve funds and how these assets are committed.
Budget
Union participation in UC furloughs and related matters
UC is responding to union demands to exempt their members from a systemwide furlough plan and to other union actions.
Union participation in UC furloughs and related matters
UC is responding to union demands to exempt their members from a systemwide furlough plan and to other union actions.
General News
UC's 2009 space odyssey
Space shuttle Discovery astronauts include UC alums John Phillips, Joseph Acaba. View list of UC alumni astronauts.
UC's 2009 space odyssey
Space shuttle Discovery astronauts include UC alums John Phillips, Joseph Acaba. View list of UC alumni astronauts.