People & Culture

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

Building Accessible Futures: A Conversation with UC Online’s Rolin Moe

February 23, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

Building Accessible Futures - with a photo of UC Online's Rolin Moe

Digital transformation across the University of California is not just about tools and systems—it’s about people. It’s about the lived experiences, motivations, and commitments of those who shape the future of teaching and learning.  In a recent conversation with Rolin…
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Honoring the Innovators: Pioneers Who Shaped Modern Technology 

February 9, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, ,

Honoring Tech Innovators with photos of 4 tech leaders

Throughout the history of technology, Black innovators have played a pivotal role in advancing computing, engineering, aerospace, data science, and countless other fields — often without recognition at the time.  Structural barriers limited visibility but not impact. In honor of Black…
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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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