Campus and Lab News
UC RiversideNew picture of ancient ocean chemistry 3D model of ocean structure points to chemically layered water some 600 million years ago. 
MulticampusUC responds to Haiti quake crisis Campuses raise funds, send personnel to help stricken Caribbean nation.
UCLA ----------------------------------------New method for predicting cancer treatment response Histone modification pinpoints which patients would benefit from specific treatment for pancreatic cancer.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Food security linked to sustainable fisheries Government aid appears to have clear advantages for boosting sustainable, researchers find.
UC Irvine ----------------------------------------New book examines the flawed human body Professor examines why genomic defects exist, and what they mean for the concept of 'intelligent design.'
LBNL ----------------------------------------First wild grass species sequenced Brachypodium, with many features common to grasses, is a model system for developing energy crops.
UC San Diego
----------------------------------------Burden of HIV, TB infections falling on Hispanics Med school experts recommend binational prevention and treatment efforts to combat co-infection. More Campus and Lab News Science Today
A UC Davis physician has created greater awareness of how doctors are influenced by prescription drug advertising. The research has led to public policy initiatives that may limit the extent of direct consumer advertising in the U.S.
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Top Feature Health UC's public health schools take the lead Berkeley, UCLA schools tackle some of state's biggest health issues while striving to address growing shortage of public health professionals. More Top Features Office of the President News
General NewsPresident Yudof reports on budget advocacy progress Students, other stakeholders plan rallies, other strategies to bolster support for higher education. 
BudgetGovernor's budget partially restores funds to UC Additional $371 million earmarked for UC, but still falls short of $913 million requested by the university. 
MulticampusFormer students receive honorary degrees Japanese-Americans whose studies were interrupted by World War II internment get diplomas.
Labor ----------------------------------------PERB rules UC conduct fair, union strike plan illegal Public Employment Relations Board finds against nurses' union in 2005 case; damages still to be determined.
Faculty ----------------------------------------Academic communication report available in eScholarship Study of academics from 45 research institutions explores needs of faculty for scholarly communication when research is in progress.
Budget ----------------------------------------UC response to LAO report on Governor's higher education proposal Patrick Lenz, UC vice president for budget, disagrees with the Legislative Analyst on the proposal to shift state dollars from prisons to UC and CSU. Find out why.
UC Regents ----------------------------------------Healthy year for UC med centers, but challenges loom Wage and capital commitments, retirement plan contributions and health care reform may impact UC Health.
Compensation ----------------------------------------Summary of individual compensation actions Recent appointments and compensation approved by the UC Regents at their January meeting.
Administration
----------------------------------------Nathan E. Brostrom appointed UC executive VP for business operations Former vice chancellor for administration at UC Berkeley served as interim vice president of business operations. More Office of the President News |
