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Medical centers team up to reduce costs

UC's five medical centers will collaborate to save $100 million to $150 million a year through the “Leveraging Scale for Value” project, part of a systemwide push to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.

UC releases reports on campus climate, response to protests

Updates available on two systemwide efforts begun more than a year ago.

UC president announces change in agriculture division

University of California President Janet Napolitano announced today (March 11) that the division of Agriculture and Natural Resources will return to reporting directly to the UC President.

UC awards grants to expand health care innovations

The University of California has awarded four grants totaling $2.5 million to scale up proposals that have shown potential to improve health care while delivering a return on investment to UC medical centers.

UC releases new policy against sexual violence and harassment

New policy coincides with an increasing systemwide focus on the broader issues of respect and inclusion within the university community.

Pharmacy education growing rapidly, easing workforce shortages

The landscape for pharmacy education has changed dramatically in recent years, as rapid growth in new schools and student enrollment has eased state and regional workforce shortages, according to a new report from the University of California.

UC reaches tentative agreement with AFSCME to avert strike

Multi-year deal averts union walkout scheduled for March 3-7.

UC president launches Oakland outreach project

UC Oakland Partnership aims to strengthen ties between the Office of the President and the community by supporting local businesses and civic organizations, and awarding scholarships to students committed to enrolling at a UC campus.

Advisory committee named for UC Irvine chancellor search

Group is tasked with finding successor to Michael V. Drake, who will step down at the end of June.

UCOP announces student video contest

The University of California Office of the President teams up with Directing Change, a contest that encourages students to submit videos that will positively impact campus life.

STATEMENT ON ANNOUNCED STRIKE BY AFSCME PATIENT CARE AND SERVICE WORKERS AT UC

Response to union's request that patient care and service workers participate in a five-day strike.

Student Veterans Meet with President Napolitano and Form Advisory Group

Meeting with President Napolitano leads to systemwide group to address challenges of resuming higher education during or after military service.