January 26, 2026 All Articles, People and Management, Tech Leaders
You may recognize Molly Greek’s name from some of UC’s most visible technology services, but you may not know the leadership approach behind the scenes that she has helped teams deliver at scale. Greek is the chief information officer (CIO)…
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January 26, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Cybersecurity, People and Management
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…
Read more about Data Privacy Week: Al Lavassani on UCOP’s Privacy Program Progress & Priorities
January 12, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events
Mark your calendars for the 2026 UC Tech Conference, taking place on July 8-10, 2026, on the UC Merced campus.
UC Tech is the University of California’s premier annual conference for IT professionals, technologists, and…
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January 12, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Artificial Intelligence
More than 100 UC Irvine staff members rolled up their sleeves this past December to tackle a challenge: build an AI assistant from scratch using ZotGPT in just one week. The result? A showcase of innovation that proved anyone, regardless…
Read more about UC Irvine’s Build-A-Bot Workshop Brings Campus Community Together to Learn, Create, Compete
January 9, 2026 All Articles, People and Management
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
January 6, 2026 All Articles, Artificial Intelligence
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
December 16, 2025 All Articles, Feature Articles
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
December 9, 2025 All Articles, Artificial Intelligence, People and Management
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…
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December 4, 2025 All Articles, 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…
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November 20, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, People and Management
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