About the UC Tech News
UC Tech News connects professionals working closely with university technologies across the University of California (UC). Key topics include:
- Technical Topics: Artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, design/user experience, and digital accessibility
- Management & Leadership: Change management, process improvement, customer service, and employee engagement
Created by the UC Tech community, the newsletter serves 11,000 tech employees across 30+ UC entities, including campuses, medical centers, libraries, publishing houses and more. Published weekly by the UC Office of the President, it relies on contributions from hundreds of UC professionals.
A subsriber recently summarized the value of UC Tech News by saying:
“UC Tech News is the only systematic way I can hear what’s going on across the UC in IT.”
About UC Tech News readers
- 67% of blog readers hold a technical role at the university.
- 69% have 10+ years of experience in their field.
- Readers are a mix of newcomers and long-term UC tech community members.
- The UC IT Blog audience includes nearly 4,000 subscribers, with 40% opening each issue weekly and many others reading it at least once per month.
What is happening at UC Tech in May 2025 and the quarter ahead?
May brings a range of important topics and events:
This month, we’re spotlighting:
- ✡️ Jewish American Heritage Month
- 🎖️ Military Appreciation Month
- 🎉 Older Americans Month
- 🌐 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – May 15, 2025
- 🛡️UC Risk Summit – May 19–21, 2025, UC San Diego
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UC Tech News Articles and Content
Each week, thanks to the generosity of contributors, UC Tech News shares stories and insights that keep the UC Tech community connected and informed. This helps them find opportunities and paves the way to the digital transformation necessary at the university and in the higher-education and tech industries.
Please let the UC Tech News team know how we can help you share your updates with the UC tech community. You can reach the blog team via email or feel free to schedule time using this Calendly link.
Recent issues – with special thanks to their contributors
- May 9, 2025 – Issue 346: Womxn Rock IT, Monte, Earth Day, and UC Tech Design Awards: A special thank you to this week’s contributors, including Charron Andrus, UC Berkeley, Camille Crittenden, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, Joshua Hori, UC Davis, and many others sharing valuable updates
- April 21, 2025 – Issue 345: Events Earth Day, Process Palooza, Cybersecurity Summit and Earth Hour Recap: A special thank you to this week’s contributors, including Todd Anderson, UC San Diego, Steve Monfort, UC Office of the President, Joshua Hori, UC Davis, and many others sharing valuable updates.
- April 9. 2025 – Issue 344: UC AI Webinar Series Event Today at Noon + Other Reasons to Mark Your Calendars: A special thank you to this week’s contributors, including Judi Thai, Hilary Steinman, Al Lavassani, Emrica Pitolin, Jenny Lofthus, Anne Marie Ferruzzi, UC Office of the President, and many others sharing valuable updates.
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