ANR Employee News

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

Nearly half of surveyed UC ANR employees use GenAI in their work

April 30, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A recent survey of UC ANR employees and affiliates on their use and perceptions of generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, found that nearly 45% of the 298 UC ANR employees who responded currently use GenAI in their work, and an additional 20% plan to use it in the future.
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Orange poppies against a blue sky. UC ANR Giving Day May 15-16 noon to noon.

Join UC ANR Giving Day May 15-16

April 29, 2025
 UC ANR Giving Day is back – and you’re invited to be part of an impactful 24-hour online campaign dedicated to building a better future for California through science, education and community outreach.From noon on Thursday, May 15, to noon on Friday, May 16, supporters from every corner of…
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UC ANR leaders visit Orange County

April 28, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 UC ANR Leadership continues to visit employees at county Cooperative Extension offices and Research and Extension Centers to learn about currents research and extension projects. Recently Brent Hales, associate vice president for research and Cooperative Extension; Daniel Obrist, vice provost; and…
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