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June 13, 2023

UC Net
UC wins accolades for systemwide achievements

It’s been a busy and memorable month throughout the University of California: We’ve been topping the charts with a round of accolades that touches every location.

UC Net
UC is expanding benefits to support families

No matter how much we plan as we build and care for our families, challenges can arrive when we least expect them. That’s why UC has expanded benefits and programs designed to anticipate and meet the needs of families.

Learn more about a few benefits and programs you may not know about, added by UC in the last few years.

June 8, 2023

UC Newsroom
UC’s queer climate scientists on making science as diverse as the natural world

What is it like to be an LGBTQ scientist, studying our natural world? We asked faculty, students and alumni across UC about their experiences, the challenges they face, and the unique perspective being LGBTQ brings to their work.

May 25, 2023

UC Net
UC updating COVID-19 vaccination policy to systemwide opt-out program

Since the University’s COVID-19 vaccine policy was first issued in December 2020, UC has continued to review and adjust UC’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements as public health conditions have evolved. With the changes to federal and state public health guidance and the end of the federal Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023, UC is moving to a systemwide COVID-19 vaccination opt-out program for UC students and employees.

May 18, 2023

UC Newsroom
3 UC alumni awarded 2023 Pulitzer Prizes

Two alums from UC Berkeley, and one alumna from UC Santa Barbara, have been recognized for their work with 2023 Pulitzer Prizes, one of the most prestigious honors in journalism, literature and music composition.

Berkeley News
UC Regents’ vote creates UC Berkeley’s first college in 50 years

UC Regents’ vote creates UC Berkeley’s first college in 50 years

May 3, 2023

New Required Employee Orientation for Graduate Student Researchers

May 2, 2023

Berkeley News
Campus Selects New Dean for Berkeley School of Education: Michelle Young

Campus Selects New Dean for Berkeley School of Education: Michelle Young

April 24, 2023

Berkeley News
UC Berkeley graduate programs succeed once again in new U.S. News rankings

UC Berkeley graduate programs succeed once again in new U.S. News rankings

April 11, 2023

From President Drake: Protecting our planet for generations to come

From President Drake: Protecting our planet for generations to come

March 30, 2023

Women’s work? We need to make child care a national priority

Women’s work? We need to make child care a national priority

March 27, 2023

Berkeley News
UC Berkeley leaders outline plan to address financial challenges

UC Berkeley leaders outline plan to address financial challenges

March 22, 2023

Berkeley News
An update on campus finances and plans for budget challenges

An update on campus finances and plans for budget challenges

March 16, 2023

UC Net
2023 cost-of-living adjustments announced for UCRP benefit recipients

University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) and UC-PERS Plus 5 Plan benefit recipients, including those receiving survivor and UCRP disability income, will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2023. The increase will appear in checks paid on August 1. 

Berkeley News
New study explores why we disagree so often

New study explores why we disagree so often

February 23, 2023

Berkeley News
Burned out? Berkeley expert’s book offers roadmap to a better workplace

Burned out? Berkeley expert’s book offers roadmap to a better workplace

December 6, 2022

More support for families through UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding program in 2023

More support for families through UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding program in 2023

November 29, 2022

Join systemwide staff leaders for updates and opportunities to connect

Join systemwide staff leaders for updates and opportunities to connect

November 16, 2022

From President Drake: Giving thanks

From President Drake: Giving thanks

September 30, 2022

Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief extended to Dec. 31, 2022

In recognition of the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, UC provided Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) in 2021 and again in 2022. The University provided up to 80 hours of 2022 EPSL for full-time UC employees and the two-week equivalent for part-time employees (capped at 80 hours). The University is extending the time to use any remaining 2022 EPSL or 2021 EPSL entitlement from September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2022. There is no increase in allotment of EPSL.