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  • Dan Bernal, Vice Chancellor, Community and Government Relations

    You Are the Difference on Election Day

    Vice Chancellor Dan Bernal reminds community members to vote and provides guidelines for voting and ballot tracking.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    No Place for Antisemitism

    In light of two incidents of antisemitic graffiti at Mission Bay, Chancellor Hawgood condemns these acts of hate without exception and offers resources. Anyone with information is urged to report it to UCSF Police.

  • Renee Navarro, MD, PharmD, Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Outreach

    New UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

    The ODO announces a new UC Office of Civil Rights and UC Presidential Policy on Anti-Discrimination, which is effective February 20, 2024. Vice Chancellor Navarro thanks UCSF community members who contributed to development of the policy.

  • Dan Bernal, Vice Chancellor, Community and Government Relations

    You Are the Difference. Vote.

    UCSF urges participation in the 2024 California Presidential Primary Election on March 5.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    UCSF Police Accountability Board

    The launch of the Police Accountability Board website, which provides information about PAB as well as a secure and convenient way for the community to submit concerns and/or complaints about UCSF PD, is announced by Chancellor Sam Hawgood and Vice Chancellor Renee Navarro.

  • Brian Smith, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor - Research Infrastructure & Operations

    ACTION Required: Take Mandatory Trainings

    All employees and learners are reminded to complete mandatory trainings.

  • Suresh Gunasekaran, President and Chief Executive Officer, UCSF Health

    Saint Francis and St. Mary’s Are Joining UCSF Health

    UCSF Health has signed an agreement with Dignity Health to acquire Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, along with associated outpatient clinics.

  • Suresh Gunasekaran, President and Chief Executive Officer, UCSF Health

    UCSF BCH President Appointed

    Nicholas Holmes, MD, MBA, has been selected to be the next president of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals (BCH) and senior vice president of UCSF Health children’s services.

  • Joshua Adler

    Action Required: Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccination

    To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all members of the UCSF community, including employees of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, are required to obtain the latest monovalent COVID-19 vaccine or decline vaccination by March 1, 2024. 

  • Renee Navarro, MD, PharmD, Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Outreach

    Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Vice Chancellor Navarro encourages the UCSF community to reflect on Dr. King's legacy and engage in activities offered by the Multicultural Resource Center.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Season’s Greetings from Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Chancellor Hawgood sends his best wishes for a peaceful and joyous holiday season and invites the UCSF community to celebrate collective achievements and contributions over the past year.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    ‘The Feeney Way’ Named at Mission Bay to Honor Legendary Philanthropist

    UCSF has renamed Campus Way on UCSF’s Mission Bay campus “The Feeney Way” in honor of Chuck Feeney, who had an extraordinary impact not only at UCSF but also on the practice of philanthropic giving worldwide. 

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Catherine Waters Appointed Interim Dean, School of Nursing

    Dr. Catherine Waters, a professor in the Department of Community Health Systems, has been named Interim Dean of the UCSF School of Nursing.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Stand Against Antisemitism and Islamophobia

    Social media activity by some UCSF faculty, learners, and employees have affected those who depend on us, including our patients and other members of the UCSF community, and are creating an atmosphere of fear and discriminatory harassment.

  • Won Ha, Vice Chancellor, Communications

    UCSF Social Media Policy — Protecting Our Mission and Each Other Online

    UCSF’s Social Media Policies and Best Practices provide a comprehensive guide for all members of the UCSF community, including faculty, learners, students, and staff.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    University of California President, 10 Campus Chancellors Issue Statement on Intolerance of Campus Bigotry

    UC President Drake and the 10 UC chancellors condemn recent acts of bigotry, intolerance, and intimidation. It is our collective responsibility to foster a safe and welcoming learning, living, and working environment while also promoting the principles of free expression and academic freedom.

  • Joe Bengfort, Senior Vice President, Associate Vice Chancellor, and UCSF Chief Information Officer

    Imposter Text Messages

    Be vigilant regarding a common text messaging scam that is on the rise at UCSF.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Celebrate: 2023 Chancellor Awards for Diversity

    Celebrate the recipients of the 2023 Chancellor Awards for Diversity and view inspiring videos about their efforts.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Supporting All of Our Communities Affected by the War in the Mideast

    As the war between Hamas and Israel escalates, Chancellor Hawgood urges the UCSF community to uphold our Principles of Community and denounces all acts and statements of bigotry and hate without exception.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Dan Bernal Named Vice Chancellor for Community & Government Relations

    Dan Bernal will be UCSF’s next vice chancellor for community and government relations. A longtime San Francisco resident who served for two decades with U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi, Dan is well versed in a wide array of policy issues that affect UCSF.

  • Chancellor Sam Hawgood

    Sharing the UC Statement on Mideast Violence

    Chancellor Hawgood comments further on the conflict in Israel, denouncing the targeting of civilians, and shares a statement from UC Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib and UC President Michael V. Drake.