Author Archive: UC Tech News
UC Tech News
January 9, 2026
All Articles, People & Culture, People and Managementmentorship, UCOP
By Melissa Katzin Eight months, at least two meetings a month, and A LOT of peopling?! That was my honest first thought when I considered committing to the UCOP Mentorship Program. Like many tech professionals, I was a confident…
Read more about Level 50 Unlocked: From Behind the Computer Screen to in Front of UC
UC Tech News
January 6, 2026
All Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging TechnologiesAI, Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UCSF
The University of California is at the forefront of exploring how AI is shaping research, society and technology. UC campuses are exploring AI’s impact on education, privacy, healthcare and innovation, while developing cutting-edge tools that push the boundaries of science…
Read more about The Latest in AI Research and Applications at the University of California
UC Tech News
December 16, 2025
All Articles, Digital Experience, Feature ArticlesSurvey
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: Despite these hurdles, our collective resilience and commitment to innovation have kept us moving…
Read more about 2025 UC Tech News Wrap-Up & Content Survey
UC Tech News
December 9, 2025
All Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, People and ManagementAI, Campus AI Framework, EPIC Blog, UC Santa Barbara
Ten years ago, UC Tech News featured Joe Sabado for his work as Acting Executive Director for Student Information Systems and Technology (SIS&T) at UC Santa Barbara. At the time, his team focused on distributing critical…
Read more about Thinking About AI In New Ways
UC Tech News
December 4, 2025
All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital RiskCyber risk, Cybersecurity
The holiday season brings festive cheer—and a surge in online shopping. Unfortunately, it also brings a rise in scams and cyber threats. Cybercriminals know shoppers are busy, distracted, and eager to grab deals, making November and December prime time for…
Read more about Protect Yourself from Scams This Holiday Season
UC Tech News
November 20, 2025
All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and Managementcyber security, Cybersecurity, Monte Ratzlaff, PCL, UCOP
You may be familiar with some of UC’s biggest cybersecurity priorities, but you may not know one of the people behind the scenes whose leadership and expertise keep UC safe. That leader is Monte Ratzlaff, Chief…
Read more about Behind the Scenes with UC’s Chief Information Security Officer
UC Tech News
November 14, 2025
All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People & Culture, People and Managementcyber security, Cybersecurity, UCLA, UCOP
Adrian Mohuczy-Dominiak’s journey into cybersecurity began far from the digital realm. Growing up in Poland, Adrian experienced multiple home break-ins, sparking an early awareness of security and risk. That sense of vulnerability became a lifelong motivation to protect others—first physically,…
Read more about Hackers, Break-Ins, and 30 Certifications
UC Tech News
November 3, 2025
All Articles, People & Cultureapisa, Diwali, President, President Milliken
University of California President James B. Milliken and his wife, Nana Smith, joined the UC Office of the President’s Diwali celebration on Oct. 21, 2025, bringing warmth and personal reflection to the annual festival of lights. In his remarks, President…
Read more about “Let there be light”: President Milliken joins UCOP staff in celebrating Diwali
UC Tech News
October 30, 2025
All Articles, Emerging Technologies, People & CultureB-School Disrupt 2025, UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley tech founders were among those featured at B-School Disrupt 2025, an after-hours event held during the annual TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco. The gathering brought together MBA alumni from top programs, also including Harvard Business School and…
Read more about UC Berkeley Tech Founders Shine at “B-School Disrupt 2025”
UC Tech News
October 28, 2025
All Articles, Emerging TechnologiesUC Irvine, ZotGPT
UC Irvine created the first artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed specifically for students—and made it free for the entire campus. By April 2024, UC Irvine became the first UC undergraduate campus to provide unrestricted AI access to all students, while…
Read more about INTERVIEW: UC Irvine launches ZotGPT “ClassChat” for students