Leadership Announcements

UCSF has received a letter from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education & the Workforce requesting information about our efforts to address antisemitism.

Faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers across UCSF and UCSF Health must comply with the flu vaccination policy by November 1. The UCSF flu clinic schedule begins August 29.

UCSF is witnessing a rise in sophisticated social engineering attacks powered by artificial intelligence. To protect yourself and UCSF against these evolving threats, it is crucial to adopt a security-first mindset.

To reflect our progress and reinforce our commitment to equal opportunity at UCSF, the Office of Diversity and Outreach has changed its name to the Office of Opportunity and Outreach (O&O).

Following the July 25 systemwide labor action, a message of gratitude to everyone across UCSF and UCSF Health who worked to maintain services and ensure patient care. 

A gift from the Weill Family Foundation launches a $200 million initiative for the Weill Cancer Hub West. The initiative creates a collaborative research hub, uniting scientists from UCSF and Stanford Medicine to transform cancer care within a decade.  

AFSCME will hold a 24-hour strike from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 25. UCSF expects to sustain critical operations across the campus and health system during the strike.

Preliminary results from the 2025 Staff Engagement Survey demonstrate consistent engagement and dedication, which provide the foundation for future improvements and innovation at UCSF.

We are deeply saddened to share that William J. Rutter, PhD, Herzstein Professor of Biochemistry Emeritus, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

An update on the federal government’s policy changes, their impact on UCSF, and our plans to ensure that the excellence of our integrated research, education, and health care mission endures.

Today marks a defining moment in UCSF Health’s commitment to children and families in the East Bay: the formal transition of BCH Oakland employees to UC employment.

A message regarding the labor action at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and the importance of the planned integration of BCH Oakland to UCSF Health and the long-term benefits for patients, families, and employees.  

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Atul Butte, MD, PhD, a visionary scientist, educator, and leader whose work fundamentally reshaped biomedical research and health care.

Effective Monday, June 16, 2025, UCSF is updating its return-to-work guidelines for employees recovering from respiratory illness.

Eleven members of the UCSF community have been recognized with 2025 Founders Day Awards for their commitment to excellence in public service, exceptional management, exceptional service, and distinguished nursing.  

On Sunday, May 11, UCSF and UCSF Health will take an important step forward with the launch of MyTime, our new timekeeping and scheduling platform. This is more than a systems upgrade: it’s a milestone in our shared commitment to building a more unified, efficient, and responsive organization. 

James B. Milliken has been appointed as the 22nd president of the University of California.

Following the May 1, 2025, systemwide labor action, a message of gratitude to those who worked to keep UCSF and UCSF Health operating as smoothly as possible and a request that all in the UCSF community stay grounded in our PRIDE Values.

As part of a University of California system-wide mandate to complete annual cybersecurity training, UCSF will begin to limit or revoke access to critical systems for anyone whose training has expired as of May 21, 2025. 

April 30, 2025, marks the official end of the respiratory viral season and the conclusion of this year’s employee and inpatient flu vaccination programs. On May 1, the UCSF Health-wide health care personnel masking requirement will also end.

UCSF welcomes Darnele Wright as the university's next chief campus counsel and vice chancellor of legal affairs.