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EVENT RECAP: 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit Highlights 

2026 Cybersecurity Summit Recap with images of speakers Caesar Sedek, Melonie White, Dr. Safiya Noble, Ronise Zenon, Kerry Tomlinson

The 2026 Cybersecurity Summit was held virtually on October 6-7, 2026. More than 780 attendees from the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges came together under this year’s theme, Resilient Together, to learn, connect, and strengthen…
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Free Microsoft Copilot Trainings – Oct/Nov Sessions & Self-Paced Trainings

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Unlock the Power of Microsoft 365 Copilot

Join the no-cost Microsoft 365 Copilot sessions designed exclusively by the Microsoft Training Program team for those in the UC system. If you were unable to attend any of the
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People Skills are Power Skills

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By Andrea King, Systemwide Associate Director, Talent Development Technology work is often associated with technical expertise: cybersecurity, data analysis, programming, infrastructure, applications, and emerging tools. But technical knowledge is only part of what helps technology teams succeed.  The ability to…
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AI Proposes, Students Verify: A UCDC Model for Responsible Research with ChatGPT 

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By Dr. Tanya Golash-Boza, Professor of Sociology, UC Merced The University of California Washington Center (UCDC) gives UC students the opportunity to spend a term in Washington, DC, where they take classes and complete internships. Students can also participate in…
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REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 2! – 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit, Oct 6-7 

UC Cybersecurity Summit 2026 Resilient Together Registration Ends Oct 2 with images of the speakers

REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 2!  Last chance to register! Don’t miss the 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit: Resilient Together, taking place virtually on October 6 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM PT) and October 7 (9:00 AM-12:30 PM PT). …
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EDUCAUSE 2026 Annual Conference

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Each year, the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brings together higher education IT professionals, cybersecurity leaders, instructional designers, digital transformation experts, and technology innovators to explore the trends shaping the future of higher education. The 2026 conference, taking…
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PDF Accessibility Trends in Higher Education: What to Plan for 2026 to 2027 

Accessibility Matters at UC: PDF Accessibility Trends with a photo of author Jamie Herrera

By Jamie Herrera, Accessibility Program Manager   Across higher education, PDF accessibility has moved from a niche compliance concern to a campus-wide priority. In the University of California system, remediation remains a significant challenge as campuses work to meet accessibility requirements…
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Meet the Speakers – 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit 

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As technology becomes more deeply embedded in our lives, the risks are evolving with it. AI is changing how attackers operate; our reliance on digital tools is creating new vulnerabilities, and increasingly sophisticated scams are raising the stakes for organizations…
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How Toastmasters Helped Me Take My Ideas Beyond the Keyboard 

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By Sira Hotsinpiller, Data Analytics Engineer  I work in technology, and like many people in tech, I spend a lot of my day behind a keyboard. I analyze data, develop reports, troubleshoot problems, and look for ways to make processes more…
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