People & Culture

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

Inside the Interview Debrief, Part One: What Panelists Are Really Saying After You Leave the Room 

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One of the most fascinating parts of my job as a recruiter is getting to experience the full arc of the candidate journey: the excitement I hear from the candidate leading up to a panel interview, observing the interview itself,…
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Meet Tech Leader Shohreh Bozorgmehri

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?   Shohreh Bozorgmehri    What is Your Title? UC Location?    I am currently transitioning from my…
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Mentorship at UC: Where Growth and Connection Meet 

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Mentorship is one of the most meaningful ways we invest in the people who carry out the University of California’s mission every day. Across UC, staff, faculty, and leaders contribute not only through their expertise, but through the relationships they build,…
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Getting to Know Tech Leader April Sather

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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