Chancellor Highlights
UCSF Chancellor Addresses How the Institution Can Ensure Its Continuum
By Lorna Fernandes on
UCSF's Chancellor Hawgood urged transition to a "Second Curve" of innovation, leveraging philanthropy, new infrastructure, and AI to overcome funding challenges and ensure sustained excellence.
$100 Million Gift Will Advance UCSF’s Dementia Research and Care
By Laura Kurtzman on
A $100 million gift to UCSF's renowned Memory and Aging Center (MAC). It is the first gift to name a UCSF division, which will now be the Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center.
Laura Dannels Named Chief Human Resources Officer at UCSF
By Laura Kurtzman on
UC San Francisco has named Laura Dannels, PhD, MBA, as its next chief human resources officer. She will serve as Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources for UCSF and Senior Vice President of Human Resources for UCSF Health.
The UCSF Dental Student Empowering San Francisco’s Chinatown With a Smile
By Eric Brooks on
Community is everything to Belle Lao-Ngo, a third-year student in the UCSF School of Dentistry. As a daughter and granddaughter of Asian immigrants, Belle’s dedication to oral health was inspired by her family’s journey to the U.S. Her work in San Francisco’s Chinatown has been instrumental in connecting UCSF to underserved populations.
UCSF Selects Darnele Wright to Lead Legal Team as Chief Campus Counsel
By Laura Kurtzman on
Darnele Wright, who has spent more than a dozen years as UC counsel in roles at UC San Francisco and the UC Office of the President, will become UCSF’s next chief campus counsel and vice chancellor of legal affairs.
What You Need to Know About the 2025 UCSF Community Climate Survey
By Eric Brooks on
UCSF invites all to participate in the Community Climate Survey to improve campus culture and inclusivity.
5 Emerging UCSF Leaders Envision the Future of Health, Science
By Eric Brooks on
Five emerging UCSF leaders envision a future of innovative health and science. They aim to address health disparities, improve patient care, and advance scientific research through technology and policy.
Nurse Uses Innovative Program to Form Strong Bonds with Young Heart Patients
By Eric Brooks on
Pediatric cardiac ICU nurse Kathleen Cinelli, RN, created the Hearts at Home Program, offering holistic care to UCSF Health patients and families beyond the hospital.
Chancellor Celebrates UCSF’s ‘Momentum’ in 2024 State of the University Address
By Eric Brooks on
Defined as the product of mass and velocity, “momentum” is derived from physics. It also describes UC San Francisco’s journey in the past decade under Chancellor Sam Hawgood’s leadership. “When I delivered my first State of the University address in 2014, I made the case that we were at an inflection point in our history that required thoughtful adaption to future forces reshaping our environment,” Hawgood, MBBS, said in his annual address. “Now, 10 years later, I am even more excited to be your chancellor. I believe the premise of my 2014 address has been borne out.” This year’s address
3 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss the Chancellor’s 2024 State of the University Address
Chancellor Hawgood will reflect on a decade of growth, innovation, and addressing disparities at UCSF in his State of the University address on November 21.