People & Culture

Includes leadership, change management, training, digital skills, community spotlights (includes UC Tech Leaders)

Getting to Know Tech Leader April Sather

May 6, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People & Culture, People and Management, Tech Leaders, , , , ,

text: UC Tech Leader April Sather with a photo of April Sather

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  April Sather has recently been recognized as one of the Female…
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Advancing Inclusive Excellence During AAPI Heritage Month

May 1, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, People & Culture, , , , ,

AAPI Heritage Month: Panel: AAPI Women Leaders at the Intersection of Technology and

The month of May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to appreciate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing work required to construct spaces…
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Getting to Know Aisha Jackson, UC Tech Leader

April 20, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, Tech Leaders, ,

text: UC Tech Leader Aisha Jackson, Chief Information & Digital Strategy Executive, UC Davis with an image of Aisha Jackson in a circle

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC. voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Aisha Jackson  What is Your Title? UC Location?  I joined…
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Keep Marching: Women in UC IT on Pay Equity, Advocacy, and What Comes Next

March 30, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, ,

text: Keep Marching with photos of Patricia Juárez, Laura Kray, Catherine J. Weinberger and Molly Greek

Published in honor of Women’s History Month with an introduction by Teri Eckman, Executive Director, Student Information Systems, UC Riverside It’s Women’s History Month, anchored by two dates I think about every year: International Women’s Day (March 8) and Equal…
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Getting to Know UC Tech Leader Shirley Bittlingmeier

March 25, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, Tech Leaders, , ,

UC Tech Leader Shirley Bittlingmeier Executive Director, IT Client Services, UC Office of the President with photo in a circle of Shirley

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Shirley Bittlingmeier  What is Your Title? UC Location?  Executive Director, IT Client ServicesUC Office…
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Community: One of Our Most Effective Accessibility Tools

March 20, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, User Experience,

Accessibility Matters at UC - Community with image of woman at computer

We heard you! When we reviewed our content survey results, one message came through clearly: there’s a growing need for more focus on accessibility. As you’re right—accessibility affects everyone! In the coming months, we will be sharing more stories that…
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UC’s Digital Impact Engine Report: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence 

February 24, 2026 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, Feature Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, Projects & Initiatives, , , , , ,

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The Digital Innovation & Technology (DigIT) team, formerly Information Technology Services (ITS), has released its first annual report.   Bringing together innovation, security, and operational excellence, the report provides…
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