People & Culture

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

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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A Chat with UC Tech Leader Valerie Jones

March 3, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, Tech Leaders, , ,

UC Tech Leader Valerie Jones photo with copy "UC Tech Leader"

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?Valerie Jones What is Your Title? UC Location?  Director, Data…
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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, , , , , ,

Cover image of UC’s Digital Impact Engine: Celebrating a Year of Innovation, Security, and Operational Excellence

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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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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