ANR Employee News

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This blog shares news, information and resources relevant to UC ANR academics and staff across the state.

Tuition discounts, student loan forgiveness available to UC ANR employees

July 26, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC supports employees who want to advance their education and offers tuition and fee discounts to those who are eligible.

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Dan and Isaya hold up cotton stalks loaded with fluffy white cotton bolls.

Munk, ‘pivotal’ in cotton success, retires after 36 years in Fresno County

July 19, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Daniel Munk, UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor, retired from a 36-year career with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources on July 1.

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Michelle Hammer Coffer retires

July 11, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Michelle Hammer Coffer, chief business officer for statewide program operations, retired July 1 after serving 26 years with UC. In 2016, she joined UC ANR to provide fiscal, analytical, administrative and policy/procedure support.

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UCCE advisor John Borba retires after 30-year career helping youth in Kern County

July 11, 2022

John Borba, UC Cooperative Extension Kern County's 4-H youth development advisor, retired on July 1.

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State adds 5% to UC ANR budget and more

July 1, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Governor Newsom signed the first budget bill (SB 154) on June 27, and the second budget bill (AB 178) June 30. Together, these bills fund the core of the state budget.

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