Dear Colleagues, In late September, the University of California announced the 2026 changes to medical plan contributions. For employees in certain medical plans and in specific salary bands, including those enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente health care plan, the changes included higher premiums. Recognizing the impact this adjustment may have, I...

Dear Colleagues, Having completed my first 90 days as Chancellor of UC Riverside, I want to thank you for the warm welcome and many thoughtful conversations. I have met faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners who share a commitment to excellence and access that makes UCR distinctive—and continues to fuel its forward momentum. In...

Dear Campus Community, As the academic year approaches, we would like to reaffirm our shared commitment to the Principles of Community—and to remind all students and employees of their rights and responsibilities regarding free expression on our campus. Universities play a vital role in fostering environments where ideas can be exchanged freely and...

Dear Campus Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Almazan as interim director of intercollegiate athletics at UC Riverside, effective August 22, 2025. Michelle currently serves as senior associate athletics director for student-athlete affairs and academic services, as well as the department’s senior woman administrator...

Dear Colleagues, It has been one month since I began my service as chancellor of UC Riverside. During my first several weeks, I had opportunities to engage broadly, including attending my first UC Board of Regents meeting, traveling to Washington, D.C. for introductory meetings with members of the California delegation, and meeting with community...