People & Culture

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

Hackers, Break-Ins, and 30 Certifications

November 14, 2025 All Articles, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity & Digital Risk, People & Culture, People and Management, , ,

Hooded hacker at a computer

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,…
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“Let there be light”: President Milliken joins UCOP staff in celebrating Diwali

November 3, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture, , ,

President Milliken, Nana Smith, and some members of the Diwali planning committee and guests

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…
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UC Berkeley Tech Founders Shine at “B-School Disrupt 2025”

October 30, 2025 All Articles, Emerging Technologies, People & Culture,

Haas student presenting

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…
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UC Womxn in Technology – Year in review – Managing transitions

October 24, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture, , , ,

Women in Tech

This year, UC Womxn in Technology showed what true teamwork and resilience look like. Outgoing Chair Charron Andrus reflects on the challenges, accomplishments, and new leaders shaping the next chapter of this inspiring community.

A year defined by transition…
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UC Teams Test Their Cloud Engineering Skills in AWS Game Day Challenge

October 6, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture, , , ,

Small shots of 14 zoom teams

UC Tech community members from across the system put their cloud skills to the test in an AWS Game Day Challenge — tackling real-world engineering puzzles, reducing costs for a fictional company, and strengthening collaboration along the way.

Cloud…
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UC Open 2025 – Bridging campuses and code

October 2, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture, Projects & Initiatives, , , ,

Open Source Logo and images of people at recent conference

By UC Tech News, featuring Becky Grady, PhD, Product Manager, DMP Tool, UC3 [UC3 is a creative partnership bringing together the expertise and resources of the CDL, the ten UC campuses, and the broader international curation community.] The University of…
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Celebrate Diwali or “festival of lights” with UC Office of the President Asian Pacific Islander Association – October 21 – REGISTER NOW IF ZOOM GUEST

September 15, 2025 All Articles, People & Culture,

Diwali 2025 with indian singer

Please join the UC Office of the President Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) team in celebrating the Diwali 2025 celebration at UC Office of the President with shared stories and an Indian diya lighting ceremony, singing and a dance…
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