Vice chancellor will remain a Distinguished Professor after January retirement.

Regents approve appointment; Dirks will succeed Robert Birgeneau in June 2013.

Symbol has been in wide use in systemwide materials; it has not replaced the university seal.

Dump your cigarettes, cigars and chew. Come April, they'll be prohibited on campus as part of a UC-wide push to promote health and end tobacco use.

'Achieve UC' encourages students, offers practical tips for aiming for college — especially at UC.

University's affordability, access hold firm, but budget cuts threaten to impact quality.

UC Education Abroad Program introduces shorter sessions to increase accessibility for students yearning for the study abroad experience.

New UCLA laboratory is UC's 100th LEED-certified facility — far ahead of any other American university.

In the nation's most extensive such survey, UC will ask students, faculty and staff about their experiences with diversity and inclusion at work and on campus.

Award-winning projects at higher ed sustainability conference.

Individuals, programs recognized for energy efficiency, sustainable foodservice, waste reduction and more.

150 years ago, legislation spawned the University of California; its principles are still at work.