As we look back on the past year, it’s clear that it has been one of significant challenges and transformation. Across the UC community, we’ve navigated:
- Budget constraints that required creative solutions and careful prioritization.
- Rapidly evolving technology, demanding agility and continuous learning.
- Heightened cybersecurity risks, reinforcing the importance of vigilance and proactive defense.
- Complex political and organizational dynamics, shaping decisions and influencing priorities.
Despite these hurdles, our collective resilience and commitment to innovation have kept us moving forward. These experiences have strengthened our ability to adapt and collaborate—and they set the stage for new opportunities in the year ahead.
Thank you to the UC Tech community for a year of innovative solutions, active information sharing, and a shared sense of curiosity and thirst for knowledge.
2025 Content
What content on UC Tech News resonated with you this year? Here is the top content from different categories in 2025:
NEWS
Womxn Rock IT 2025 – the Women Driving Change at Information Technology at UC
The Womxn Rock IT 2025 article celebrated the incredible women who drove innovation and transformation in information technology across the UC system in 2024 and 2025. It highlighted their leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to creating inclusive, forward-thinking solutions that shaped the future of higher education. Through inspiring stories and achievements, the piece underscored how these trailblazers broke barriers, fostered collaboration, and ensured technology served the diverse needs of the UC community. Read the article and learn more about the UC Womxn in Technology Committee (UC WIT) here: https://uctechnews.ucop.edu/womxn-rock-it-2025-the-women-driving-change-at-information-technology-at-uc/
EVENTS
UC AI Essentials Webinar Series – Innovation and Best Practices in AI
The popularity of this post underscores just how eager the UC community has been to explore AI and its impact on higher education. Interest in AI isn’t just a trend—it reflects a growing need for knowledge and practical guidance as these technologies reshape administrative and academic landscapes. The webinar series itself, hosted by the UC AI Council, took place from March to May 2025. The sessions focused on ethical use of AI, data privacy, compliance, and strategies for integrating AI responsibly into university operations. Participants gained actionable insights on balancing innovation with risk management, learned best practices for safeguarding institutional data while leveraging AI tools, and had opportunities to engage with experts and peers across UC. This series served as a roadmap for navigating the complexities of AI in higher education and set the stage for continued collaboration and learning. Read more here: https://uctechnews.ucop.edu/event-uc-ai-council-webinar-series-on-ai-learn-critical-considerations-for-all-uc-administrators-march-26-may-29-register-now/.
If you missed the series, recordings are now available along with key takeaways from each session: https://uctechnews.ucop.edu/navigating-ai-in-higher-education-4-essential-webinars-from-the-2025-uc-ai-council-series-watch-them-now/
INTERVIEWS
UCI Health CTO Jim Davis on the Successful Cloud Migration of Patient Call Centers – One Year After Go-Live
The interview showcased how UCI Health CTO Jim Davis successfully led the migration of patient call centers to the cloud, a move that transformed the way the organization handled patient interactions. It described the careful planning, cross-team collaboration, and strategic technology decisions that ensured a smooth transition without disrupting critical services. This migration improved reliability, boosted scalability, and enhanced the overall patient experience, positioning UCI Health for future innovation and resilience. To learn more about this achievement, visit https://uctechnews.ucop.edu/uci-health-cto-jim-davis-on-the-successful-cloud-migration-of-patient-call-centers/.
RESOURCES
Official Launch of the UC AI Website
The blog announced the official launch of UC’s new AI website, a centralized resource designed to support the UC community in understanding and responsibly implementing artificial intelligence. The site provides guidance on ethical considerations, data privacy, compliance, and practical strategies for integrating AI into university operations. It also offers access to policies, best practices, and upcoming learning opportunities, making it a key hub for navigating the complexities of AI across UC. Explore the new site at https://uctechnews.ucop.edu/official-launch-of-the-ai-website/.
Looking Ahead – Please Take Our Short Survey
We’d like to take this opportunity as the year comes to a close to check in with you. What are you finding valuable about the UC Tech News newsletter and UC Tech News site?
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Thank you for being part of the UC Tech community—we look forward to continuing to grow and innovate together in the year ahead!
Have a safe and relaxing holiday season! See you in 2026.
