Author Archive: UC Tech News

Building Accessible Futures: A Conversation with UC Online’s Rolin Moe

February 23, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

Building Accessible Futures - with a photo of UC Online's Rolin Moe

Digital transformation across the University of California is not just about tools and systems—it’s about people. It’s about the lived experiences, motivations, and commitments of those who shape the future of teaching and learning.  In a recent conversation with Rolin…
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UC Tech Leaders & Tech Teams – Here’s Your Chance to Shine on UC Tech News!

February 20, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Feature Articles, People and Management, Projects & Initiatives, Tech Leaders,

UC Tech Project submissions with photo of team

UC Tech Leaders Series 

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Series—designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC. The UC tech community values hearing directly from its leaders, and this series aims to be…
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2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit – SAVE THE DATE

February 19, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Feature Articles, ,

2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit Save the Date Oct 6,7

The 2026 Cybersecurity Summit, held this year on October 6 & 7, will be virtual once again. This decision aligns with the University’s ongoing efforts to implement cost-saving measures.  Virtual events allow us to host the…
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Are Your Passwords Protecting You or Putting You at Risk?

February 11, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, , ,

Protect Your Accounts With Better Passwords

Pop quiz time! Don’t worry – this is a fun (and interesting) quiz. What do you think is the most common password across people in the U.S.? A) passwordB) 123456C) adminD) 12345678 If you guessed “admin,” congratulations—you’re right! And if…
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Honoring the Innovators: Pioneers Who Shaped Modern Technology 

February 9, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, ,

Honoring Tech Innovators with photos of 4 tech leaders

Throughout the history of technology, Black innovators have played a pivotal role in advancing computing, engineering, aerospace, data science, and countless other fields — often without recognition at the time.  Structural barriers limited visibility but not impact. In honor of Black…
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ITPS: A Systemwide Community Advancing Cybersecurity at UC 

February 3, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Spotlights, , , ,

ITPS - Information Technology Policy and Security Community of Interest - with photo of man and woman at computer

The Information Technology Policy and Security Community of Interest (ITPS) is a systemwide, CISO-supported group of more than 700 UC professionals dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity through collaboration and information sharing. Working across the UC…
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Data Privacy Week: Al Lavassani on UCOP’s Privacy Program Progress & Priorities

January 26, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People and Management, , ,

Data Privacy Week 2026 logo - A Chat With Al Lavassani

National Data Privacy Week, observed each year during the last week of January, highlights the ongoing importance of protecting personal information. Since its launch in 2008, the week has served as a call to action for individuals and organizations alike…
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