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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

UC, UPTE reach tentative agreement on new five-year contracts

The University of California today (July 30) announced tentative five-year agreements with the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union for UC’s approximately 13,000 health care, research and technical professionals.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Advisory committee named for UC Merced chancellor search

University of California President Janet Napolitano today (July 29) announced the formation of an advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead…

Monday, July 22, 2019

UC admits all-time record number of freshmen, transfer students

The University of California announced today (July 22) that it has offered an all-time record number of incoming students a spot on at least one of its nine undergraduate campuses for the 2019-20 academic year.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Distinguished academic health science professional appointed as executive vice president for UC Health

The University of California Board of Regents approved today (July 18) Dr. Carrie L. Byington as the next executive vice president of UC Health, comprised of UC’s five academic medical centers, a community-based health system and 18 health professional…

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