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.
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 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.
A message regarding the deeply distressing news from Israel and Gaza, as well as the tragic earthquakes in Afghanistan. Links are provided to aid in rescue and recovery efforts in Afghanistan.
Diana Greene Foster, PhD, a UCSF demographer and professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, has been named a 2023 MacArthur Fellow in recognition of her defining research in women’s health.
Potential implications and impact on UCSF should there be a federal government shutdown October 1, 2023.
Update regarding Regents' approval of plans to move forward with the new Parnassus Research and Academic Building, also known as the "PRAB."
All members of the UCSF community are encouraged to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available through local pharmacies or your health care provider. As a reminder, UCSF also encourages everyone to get a flu vaccine by November 1, 2023.
UCSF leaders, Emergency Management, and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) are monitoring deteriorating air conditions due to wildfire smoke coming into the Bay Area from Oregon and Northern California.
UCSF’s Community Well-being Grants awards funds to faculty, staff, and learners for projects that promote health and well-being. Applications are due Friday, October 6, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Flooding in eastern Libya has swept away entire homes and devastated communities. Suggested organizations to support humanitarian relief as well as resources to support our faculty, learners, and staff.
The widespread devastation and loss of life following Friday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco have been difficult to comprehend. If you are able, please consider donating to organizations that are working to provide relief and support.
Faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers at UCSF, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, and UCSF Fresno must get a flu shot prior to the start of the flu season on November 1. The UCSF flu clinic schedule begins on September 6.
Announcement that Eddy Ruiz, PhD, has been selected as UCSF’s inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor of Climate and Belonging.
Announcing the opening of the new location of Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital (LPPH) at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion.
Encouragement to contribute to local and national relief organizations assisting victims of Maui wildfires.
The UC Regents affirmed UCSF Health moving forward with negotiations to acquire Dignity Health’s clinical presence in San Francisco, including St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, and associated outpatient and urgent care clinics.
Potential acquisition of Dignity Health clinical presence in San Francisco, including St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC), Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and associated outpatient and urgent care clinics.
U.S. Supreme Court rulings that have implications for UCSF, especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with federal loans.
Message regarding Supreme Court ruling ending the use of race as a basis in the admissions process for public and private universities.
Information for 2023-2024 from the University and the California State Auditor about the California Whistleblower Protection Act.