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Lawrence Livermore National Lab |

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility achieves fusion ignition

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) — a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will pave the way for advancements in national defense and the future of clean power.
UC Office of the President |

UC postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers approve five-year contracts

The University of California today (Dec. 12) issued a statement about the ratification of the new contracts for Postdoctoral Scholars and Academic Researchers.
UC Office of the President |

University of California welcomes selection of Darrell Steinberg as mediator in negotiations with United Auto Workers

The University of California today (Dec. 12) welcomed Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s selection as a mediator in the ongoing negotiations between the University of California and the United Auto Workers (UAW).
Mission residents are swabbed for COVID-19 at a pop-up, test site at the 24th St. Mission Bart Station
UC San Francisco |

A blueprint for more equitable care in public health crises

UCSF partnerships with San Francisco and community groups were key during the pandemic.
UC Davis water tower with solar panels in front
UC Davis |

UC Davis’ annual economic impact more than $12.5B statewide, new report finds

UC Davis generates $6.8B in economic activity for region.
UC Office of the President |

UC and UAW reach tentative agreements for postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers

University of California officials today (Nov. 29) announced tentative agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) on new five-year contracts for UC Postdoctoral Scholars and Academic Researchers. Once ratified by union members, the new contracts will be effective through September 30, 2027.

The new contracts address key issues including fair compensation, job security and paid family leave.

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UC Merced |

UC Merced, Fresno City College create new transfer pipeline for students

A partnership between the campus and the largest community college in the Central Valley will prepare students to attend UC Merced.
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UC Davis |

Yellow ribbons call veterans to mind

Including UC Davis Chancellor May’s ‘Uncle Ike,’ a Tuskegee Airman.
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UC Newsroom |

At global climate summit, UC leaders share expertise in education, health care and the world’s oceans

Nearly 200 countries will participate in the United Nations’ climate change conference, known as COP27 (short for the 27th Conference of the Parties) from Nov. 6-18.
UC Office of the President |

Roqua Montez joins UCOP as Director of Media Relations and Press Secretary

Roqua Montez will join the University of California on December 12 as the Director of Media Relations and Press Secretary. Montez joins UCOP from UC Berkeley, where he has served as the Executive Director of Communications and Media Relations for seven years. Prior to UC Berkeley, he led media and communications teams in both the private and nonprofit sector and was a reporter, editor and editorial writer at several major newspapers across the country.

UC Office of the President |

Jorge Silva will join UC Office of the President as AVP for Communications

Jorge Silva, a communications leader with extensive experience in government, politics and the nonprofit sector, will join the University of California Office of the President on Nov. 1 as Associate Vice President for Communications.
UC Office of the President |

Joint UC-Teamsters Local 2010 statement on new multiyear contract for clerical employees and other administrative staff

University of California officials, Teamsters Local 2010 leaders, and bargaining team members today (Oct. 24) are pleased to announce that UC’s more than 13,000 clerical employees, library assistants, child care teachers and other administrative staff represented by the Teamsters have ratified a new four-year contract.

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