A national search will commence for the next visionary to lead the University of California, Merced, following Chancellor Dorothy Leland announcement today (May 16) that she will retire from the system’s youngest campus at the end of the current academic year.
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UC’s Chancellor Leland to retire; search underway for next UC Merced leader
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UC Riverside Provost Cynthia K. Larive to become UC Santa Cruz’s 11th chancellor
The University of California Board of Regents approved today (May 16) Dr. Cynthia K. Larive as the eleventh chancellor of UC Santa Cruz. Currently the provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Riverside, Larive has served the UC community for nearly a decade and a half as a faculty member, administrator and leader.
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UC Berkeley crowned Coolest Campus in 2019 Cool Campus Challenge
Twenty-two thousand students, staff and faculty from across all 10 University of California campus locations and the University of California Office of the President participated in a month-long competition that resulted in over 21,650,000 pounds of carbon dioxide saved.
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Statement on passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher
University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (April 30) regarding the passing of UC Regent Ellen Tauscher.
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Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, study shows
Researchers found graphic news exposure can fuel anxiety while promoting more media consumption.
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UC women empowering their communities
For Women's History Month, we spotlight just a few of the women who share their love of community with our community.
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UC reaches tentative agreement on multiyear contract for librarians
The University of California and the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract that reflects the important role librarians play in UC’s academic and research missions, UC announced today (March 28).
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Statement from UC President Napolitano on college admissions investigation
UC President Janet Napolitano issued a statement today (March 13) regarding the nationwide investigation of college admissions.
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Opportunity rising: The UC women fostering equality every day
A Women's History Month tribute to current students who are integrating equality into their lives, every single day.
UC Berkeley |
Why UC split with publishing giant Elsevier
Universal open access to UC research and contained costs were important, unmet goals.
San Francisco Chronicle |
Saru Jayaraman a relentless advocate for marginalized restaurant workers
The director of the Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley is a nominee for the Chronicle's Visionary of the Year award.
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UC terminates subscriptions with world’s largest scientific publisher in push for open access to publicly funded research
As a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to meet UC’s key goal: securing universal open access to UC research while containing the rapidly escalating costs associated with for-profit journals.